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Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Monday, 18 June 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 June 2007. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Monday, 25 June 2007 on behalf of the Home Office.


Security Measures

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department pursuant to the answer of 6 June 2007, Official Report, columns 618-20W, on security measures, how many individuals have been (a) charged with and (b) convicted of an offence of encouraging terrorism under the Terrorism Act 2006.
Answer

Statistics are not broken down in the format requested. Figures compiled from police records show that between 13 April 2006 and 12 April 2007, 30 people have been charged under the Terrorism Act 2006. These individuals are currently awaiting trial.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
144380; 462 c324W
Session
2006-07
Related items
Security Measures
Wednesday, 6 June 2007
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Terrorism
Link
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