§ Mr. ShoreTo ask the Attorney-General how many prosecutions for incitement to racial hatred under the Public Order Act 1986 he has authorised in each year since 1987; and on how many occasions the prosecution was successful.
§ The Attorney-GeneralSince 1987, the Law Officers have consented to the prosecution of offences contrary to part III of the Public Order Act 1986 in respect of the following numbers of persons:
Year Number 1987 0 1988 2 1989 1 1990 2 1991 3 1992 3 1993 2 Seven cases resulted in a finding of guilty and one of acquittal. In addition, one defendant was bound over, one died before trial and one case was discontinued by the Crown Prosecution Service. Prosecutions have been started, but have not been concluded, in two cases.