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Written question asked by William Ross (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 July 1996. It was answered by John Wheeler (Conservative) on Monday, 22 July 1996 on behalf of the HM Prison Service.


Northern Ireland Office;Prison Service

Question
How many persons convicted of terrorist crimes have been released since the IRA and Loyalist paramilitary ceasefires began; how many of these were connected with each terrorist/paramilitary organisation; what percentage of their sentence they had served; and how many of those released were serving a life sentence. - Text of letter from Alan Shannon of Prison Service.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
38617; 282 c69-70W
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Northern Ireland Prisoners Prisoners' release Terrorism Ceasefires
Contains statistics
Yes