HC Deb 10 December 1996 vol 287 c139W
Mr. Straw

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the average number of forms which the police have to complete in order to prosecute a young offender. [7440]

Mr. Maclean

In the event of a guilty plea being entered, the police are required to complete an average of six forms in order to prosecute a young offender. In the event of a not guilty plea being entered, the police would be required to complete an average of 12 forms. Additional forms may be needed in complex cases.

Mr. Straw

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the average number of forms which the police must complete to prosecute and adult offender. [7442]

Mr. Maclean

In the event of a guilty plea being entered, the police are required to complete an average of five forms in order to prosecute an adult offender. In the event of a not guilty plea being entered, the police would be required to complete an average of ten forms. Additional forms may be needed in complex cases.