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Written question asked by Lord Steinberg (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 October 2006.


Terrorism: Attila Ahmet

Question
Whether they have made any assessment of whether Abu Abdullah, whose real name is Attila Ahmet, should be prosecuted under laws concerning the glorification of terrorism.
Answer

The decision to prosecute any individual is a matter for the police and the Crown Prosecution Service. The Metropolitan Police press release of 13 September 2006 details the offences that Atilla Ahmet has been charged with, including encouragement of terrorism.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
685 c144WA; 7456
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Prosecutions Terrorism Encouragement of terrorism Ahmet, Attila
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk