HL Deb 29 November 2001 vol 629 cc60-1WA
Lord Hylton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many persons have been detained and questioned under the Terrorism Act 2000 (a) since 11 September and (b) in the year before that date; and what were the outcomes in terms of releases, prosecutions, convictions and sentences. [HL1563]

Lord Rooker

There have been a total of 53 arrests under the Terrorism Act 2000 since 11 September. In the year previous there were 43 arrests under terrorist legislation (Prevention of Terrorism Act 1989 prior to 19 February and Terrorism Act 2000 post this date). These can be broken down to the following results:

Since 11 Sept Sept 2000— Sept 2001
Charged with terrorist related offences 6 16
Undergoing extradition proceedings 1 0
Charged with other criminal offences 3 2
Bailed for further enquiries into criminal matters 5 4
Released into custody of HM Immigration Service 14 0
Released without charge 24 21
Total 53 43