§ Baroness Kennedy of The Shawsasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many arrests have been made since 11 September 2001 under anti-terrorism legislation; and how many of those arrested have been from ethnic minorities; and [HL1098]
How many people arrested under anti-terrorism legislation since 11 September 2001 were subsequently charged with terrorism offences; and [HL1099]
How many people charged with terrorism offences under anti-terrorism legislation since 11 September 2001 have been tried and convicted. [HL1100]
§ Baroness Scotland of AsthalStatistics provided to the Home Office by the police on arrests and charges from 11 September 2001 until 31 December 2004 under the Terrorism Act 2000 are on the Home Office website atwww.homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk/terrorism. (These are compiled from recent police records and are therefore subject to change as cases go through the system.)
166WAKey Facts and Statistics
Police records show that from 11 September 2001 until 31 December 2004, 701 people were arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000.
Charges
119 of these were charged under the Act. Of these, 45 were also charged with offences under other legislation. 135 were charged under other legislation. This includes charges for terrorist offences that are already covered in general criminal law such as murder, grievous bodily harm and use of firearms or explosives.
Convictions
17 individuals have been convicted of offences under the Terrorism Act.
Other Information
The following table gives the outcome for those not covered above:
Outcome Transferred to Immigration Authorities 59 On Bail to Return 22 Cautioned 7 Dealt with under Mental Health Legislation 7 Awaiting Extradition 1 Returned to Prison Service Custody 1 Released Without Charge 351 More detailed information is not held by the Home Office.