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Prevention Of Terrorism Act

Volume 76: debated on Thursday 4 April 1985

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16.

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people were questioned in Northern Ireland under the Prevention of Terrorism Act in each year since 1976; and what was the number of orders issued as a result.

Records are not maintained of how many people were questioned under the Prevention of Terrorism Act or with what results, but since 1976 my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has made 29 orders under the Act excluding persons from Northern Ireland.

19.

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make available to Members of Parliament retrospective access to details concerning application of powers under the Prevention of Terrorism Act in specific cases, outlining factors such as reasons for arrest and detention, and outlining the procedural standards used after each arrest.