HL Deb 13 November 2003 vol 654 cc215-6WA
Lord Avebury

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many officers of the Metropolitan Police are engaged in the investigation of offences under Section 134 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988; how many alleged offences have been investigated since the Act came into force, and in respect of how many of them have files been sent to the Attorney-General, either to request him to exercise his powers under Section 135 of the Act or as a preparatory act with a view to a possible subsequent request. [HL5167]

Baroness Scotland of Asthal

I have been informed by the Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis that there are currently no Metropolitan Police officers engaged in the investigation of offences under Section 134 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988.

There have been no alleged offences investigated since the relevant provisions of the Act came into force on 29 September 1988 and therefore no files have been sent to the Attorney-General, either to request him to exercise his powers under Section 135 of the Act or as a preparatory act with a view to a possible subsequent request.