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 Tuesday, 20 October 2009.

Police: Northern Ireland

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answers by Baroness Ashton of Upholland on 20 December 2004 (WA 113) and by Lord Rooker on 16 July 2007 (WA 6–7) relating to an incident involving Royal Ulster Constabulary Constable Trevor Purcell during a riot on 13 July 2001, whether, following the dismissal of court proceedings against him on 29 November 2004, the misconduct proceedings instigated against the constable by the Police Serviceof Northern Ireland have been concluded; and, if not, to what extent the continuation of those proceedings takes account of the interests of justice, the public interest and any effects on the officer.

Answer: That is an operational matter for the chief constable. I have asked him to reply directly to the noble Lord, and a copy of his letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 713 c63-4WA; 5520
Session: 2008-09
Related items: Police: Northern Ireland
Monday, 16 July 2007
Written questions
House of Lords; Deposited Paper DEP2009-2590
Thursday, 22 October 2009
Deposited papers
House of Lords; Ashton of Upholland, Baroness
Monday, 20 December 2004
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Disciplinary proceedings Dangerous driving Misconduct Northern Ireland Police Civil disorder Police Service of Northern Ireland Royal Ulster Constabulary
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk