Lord Lucasasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Williams of Mostyn on 2 April (WA 64), whether they are aware of any office maintained in this country by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam; and, if so, on what basis any fundraising activities carried out by that office might be considered to be illegal. [HL1429]
§ Lord Williams of MostynThe Government are aware of English language press releases from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, issuing from an address in East London.
Whether specific fundraising activities were illegal would depend on the facts of the case. The investigation of alleged criminal offences is the responsibility of the police.