§ Mr. TrimbleTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many persons have been prosecuted under(a) article 7 and (b) article 20 of the Public Order (Northern Ireland) Order in each year since its enactment. [1071]
§ Sir John WheelerThe number of persons proceeded against under articles 7 and 20 of the Public Order (Northern Ireland) Order 1987, by year is as follows:
- From 27 April 1987: five with obstruction—under article 20(1)
- 1988: 21 with obstruction—under article 20 (1)
- 1990: one with obstruction—under article 20(1)
- 1991: one with endeavouring to break up a lawful procession, under article 7(1)
- 1995: two with obstruction, under article 20(1)
- Up to 31 July 1996: 16 with obstruction, under article 20(1)