§ Mr. Kevin McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many formal complaints have been made about incidents of police use of plastic baton rounds in 1986; in how many cases the complaint has been upheld; and in how many cases disciplinary action has been taken against the officers involved.
§ Mr. Scott[pursuant to his reply 16 February 1987, c. 464]: During 1986 15 formal complaints were made concerning the use of plastic baton rounds by the Royal Ulster Constabulary. One was later withdrawn. Police reports on 10 others were sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions who directed no prosecution on each. The question of disciplinary action is now being considered by the Deputy Chief Constable, and in due course the papers will be referred to the Police Complaints Board. The remainder are still under investigation.