HC Deb 16 February 1987 vol 110 cc406-7W
Mr. McNamara

asked the Attorney-General how many cases in 1986 involving persons injured by plastic bullets in Northern Ireland have been considered by the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland; and what action was taken in each case.

The Solicitor-General

Figures for cases received during 1986 by the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland involving persons injured by the alleged use of baton rounds are as follows:

Number
Cases 14
Persons injured (including one fatal injury) 15
Prosecutions directed 1
No prosecutions directed 12

In one case a final direction pends the submission to the director of additional evidence.

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