Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour) on Thursday, 7 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 December 2000. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 21 December 2000 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many police personnel were questioned in the investigation of complaints made by Mr Bernard Griffin; if he will list the issues of fact established in the criminal court; and how many disciplinary cases are pending; if he will make a statement on the conviction of Darren James Neill and Michael Magowan; if he will investigate the breakdown of discipline at Oldpark RUC barracks in February 1998; if he will list those criminal convictions in which statements by or evidence of RUC officers Darren James Neill and Michael Magowan was given or taken into account; how many individuals are currently serving a custodial sentence as a result of such convictions; how he plans to ensure that those individuals who may be eligible to have their convictions reviewed are informed of their rights; and how many individuals are so affected.

Answer: Mr. McNamara: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) how many police personnel were questioned in the investigation of complaints made by Mr. Bernard Griffin; if he will list the issues of fact established in the criminal court; and how many disciplinary cases are pending; [142325] (2) if he will make a statement on the conviction of Darren James Neill and Michael Magowan; [142326] (3) if he will investigate the breakdown of discipline at Oldpark RUC barracks in February 1998; [142328] (4) if he will list those criminal convictions in which statements by or evidence of RUC officers Darren James Neill and Michael Magowan was given or taken into account; how many individuals are currently serving a custodial sentence as a result of such convictions; how he plans to ensure that those individuals who may be eligible to have their convictions reviewed are informed of their rights; and how many individuals are so affected. [142330] Mr. Ingram: There is to be a judicial review associated with this case and it would therefore be inappropriate to comment at this time.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 360 c256W; 142325;142326;142328;142330
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Complaints Disciplinary proceedings Criminal proceedings Discipline Convictions Custodial treatment Evidence Judicial review Northern Ireland Police Royal Ulster Constabulary
Contains statistics: Yes
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