Written question asked by Chris Mullin (Labour) on Monday, 2 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 November 1998. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 November 1998 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if she will list the differences between the draft code of practice on audio recording of police interviews with terrorist suspects and those which apply elsewhere in the United Kingdom. - Inc ref to Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996.

Answer: Mr. Mullin: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will list the differences between the draft code of practice on audio recording of police interviews with terrorist suspects and those which apply elsewhere in the United Kingdom [58319] Mr. Ingram: There is no formal arrangement in Great Britain for the audio recording of police interviews with terrorist suspects. The recently published Draft Code of Practice under Section 53A of the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1996 has been largely modelled on the equivalent Code of Practice made under the Police and Criminal Evidence legislation, with some differences. Following consideration of comments made during the current consultation exercise my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State may modify the Draft Code, and will then lay it in Parliament for approval by both Houses.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 58319; 319 c210W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Codes of practice Audio recordings Northern Ireland Police interrogation Terrorism