Written question asked by Max Madden (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 July 1996. It was answered by John Wheeler (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 July 1996 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

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Northern Ireland Office

Question

If he will review the use of plastic bullets in Northern Ireland; what disciplinary action has been taken against RUC officers over the firing of plastic bullets; and if he will undertake a review of the numbers of people who have received injuries from plastic bullets, and the occasions on which the RUC has fired in breach of the existing rules relating to the use of baton rounds. - (Holding answer 23 July 1996).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

38960; 282 c475W

Session

1995-96

Subjects

Complaints Injuries Northern Ireland Police Royal Ulster Constabulary Baton rounds