Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour) on Monday, 25 June 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 July 2001. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Thursday, 19 July 2001 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.
Northern Ireland Office
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what powers he has to prosecute a civilian found (a) to be in possession of or (b) to have fired a stun grenade.
- Answer
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Mr. McNamara: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what powers he has to prosecute a civilian found (a) to be in possession of or (b) to have fired a stun grenade. [1230] Jane Kennedy: Dependent upon the precise circumstances of the case, a civilian would be likely to be prosecuted under Article 6 of the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 1981. Other Articles of the Order might also be relevant.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 1230; 372 c311W
- Session
- 2001-02
- Subjects
- Ammunition Civilians Firearms Northern Ireland Prosecutions Grenades
- Legislation
- Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 1981
- Link
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