HC Deb 17 March 1986 vol 94 c8W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will take steps to ensure that juries are advised of an accused person's previous convictions before they come to a verdict on all prosecutions involving allegations of violence and disorder; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mellor

We are looking further at current law and practice in the light of the case which my hon. Friend no doubt has in mind.