§ Mr. Nigel DoddsTo ask the Secretary of State, Northern Ireland Office how many times defendants charged with murder in Northern Ireland have been released on bail in each year since 2000. [166440]
§ Mr. Christopher LeslieI have been asked to reply.
In 2001, 13 defendants on murder charges were released on bail.
In 2002, 17 defendants on murder charges were released on bail.
In 2003, 14 defendants on murder charges were released on bail.