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Crimes Of Violence (Glasgow)

Volume 728: debated on Monday 9 May 1966

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asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the extent of the hurt sustained in each of the 918 crimes of violence against the person which took place in Glasgow in 1965; how long the wound took to heal; what penalties were imposed on the criminals; and what were their ages.

The figure of 918 quoted by the hon. Member relates to crimes of violence made known to the police in Glasgow in 1965.The tables set out below show the penalties imposed on the 316 persons against whom a charge was proved in respect of crimes of violence in Glasgow in 1965, and their ages.It is regretted that information about the hurt sustained is not available.

DISPOSAL OF OFFENDERS

Young Offender's Institution

Imprisonment

Crime

£10 and under

Fine £10 to £50

Over £50

Probation

Remand Home

Approved School

Detention Centre

Borstal

3 months and under

3 months to 1 year

Over 1 year

3 months and under

3 months to 1 year

Over 1 year

Other Disposals

1. Murder92
2. Attempts to Murder14
3. Culpable Homicide114
4. Assaults52731233121411722192499
5. Threats1142
11. Rape12
12. Assaults with intent to Ravish11
13. Indecent Assault241121
TOTAL831315331416117241976914

AGE OF OFFENDERS

Crime

8–16

17–20

21–24

25–29

30–39

40–49

50–59

60 and over

1. Murder1253
2. Attempts to Murder221
3. Culpable Homicide213
4. Assaults38884635431172
5. Threats22211
11. Rape111
12. Assaults with intent to Ravish11
13. Indecent Assault232121
TOTAL421005843481483