HC Deb 11 February 1987 vol 110 cc257-8W
47. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Solicitor-General for Scotland if he will make a statement on prosecution policy towards those found guilty of offences in disturbances at Scottish prisons.

The Solicitor-General for Scotland

There can be no prosecution policy after guilt has been determined. No special prosecution policy obtains in respect of those accused of causing disturbances in Scottish prisons. These are investigated by the procurator fiscal in the same manner as any other offence reported to him.

51. Mr. Hirst

asked the Solicitor-General for Scotland how many prosecutions there have been for offences committed during recent disturbances in Scottish prisons; what is the nature of the alleged offences; and if he will make a statement.

The Solicitor-General for Scotland

Indictments have been served on four persons for trial in the High Court at Peterhead on 23 February in connection with the disturbances at Peterhead prison. A further four persons have been indicted to the High Court at Edinburgh on 2 March on charges arising out of the disturbances at Saughton prison. These matters are now sub judice and further comment would he inappropriate.