Written question asked by Max Madden (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 February 1995. It was answered by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 February 1995 on behalf of the Home Office.

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Home Office

Question

What considerations underlay the decision of the police not to use, to stop known troublemakers travelling to attend the England v Ireland football match in Dublin, the powers used during strikes to stop persons joining pickets.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

255 c235W

Session

1994-95

Subjects

Football Hooliganism Police Powers Public order Republic of Ireland Dublin