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Written question asked by Lord Maginnis of Drumglass (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Royall of Blaisdon (Labour) on Monday, 5 October 2009.


Police: Northern Ireland

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government when the Police Service of Northern Ireland sent the files to the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland for the prosecution of Larry Zaitschek for the break-in at Castlereagh police station; whether additional evidence was available other than any evidence submitted by another Government; and, if so, why that additional evidence was not used in the prosecution.
Answer

The statement issued by the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland gives a full account of the circumstances of the case. The Government are not able to comment further on this case. Operational matters are the responsibility of the chief constable and I have asked him to reply to your question about the dates on which files were sent to the PPS. A copy of his reply will be placed in the Library of the House.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
712 c382-3WA; 5054
Session
2008-09
Notes
Answer received between Wednesday 22 July and Monday 27 July 2009.
Subjects
Evidence Documents Prosecutions Police Service of Northern Ireland Theft Castlereagh Police stations Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland Special Branch Zaitschek, Larry
Link
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