Written question asked by Lord Pendry (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 January 1997. It was answered by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 January 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: How many criminal proceedings involving alleged ticket touting at football matches under section 166 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 have been pursued to date; and how many convictions have been secured. - Figs given.

Answer: Mr. Pendry: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many criminal proceedings involving alleged ticket touting at football matches under section 166 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 have been pursued to date; and how many convictions have been secured. [12359] Mr. Maclean: In 1995, 210 defendants were prosecuted for the offence of "sale of football tickets by unauthorised person on day of match" under section 166 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994. Of these, 188 were convicted.

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