HL Deb 18 July 2002 vol 637 c165WA
Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many prosecutions were brought as a result of electoral malpractice in each Northern Ireland constituency after the elections of June 2001. HL5325]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

No prosecutions were brought as a result of electoral malpractice in Northern Ireland following the elections held on 7 June 2001. However, three arrests were made at the elections—one for personation and two for possession of false documents and these are being taken forward by the police. In addition, seven cases of electoral malpractice by candidates and two of maladministration by poll staff have been reported to the Director of Public Prosecutions.