Written question asked by David Davis (Conservative) on Monday, 10 November 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 November 2008. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Monday, 17 November 2008 on behalf of the Home Office.

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Terrorism: Arrests

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many days after arrest the evidence used to prosecute was available for all people convicted of offences under anti-terrorism legislation, who were held for more than 14 days before charge in the last three years.

Answer

[holding answer 13 November 2008]: No one who has been held for more than 14 days has yet to be convicted although a number of cases are awaiting trial.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

483 c59-60W;483 c59W; 235536

Session

2007-08

Subjects

Arrests Terrorism

Link

View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk