Written question asked by Lady Hermon (Ulster Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 8 May 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 May 2002. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 May 2002 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many paramilitary beatings were carried out between 31st March and 30th April by (a) Loyalists, (b) Republicans and (c) others. - Includes table.

Answer: Lady Hermon: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many paramilitary beatings were carried out between 31 March and 30 April by (a) Loyalists, (b) Republicans and (c) others. [55721] Jane Kennedy: The information is as follows: Casualties as a result of paramilitary-style attacks _________________________________________________________________________________________________. 31 March 1-30 April Attributed to Loyalists Assaults 1 7 Shootings -- 4 Attributed to Republicans Assaults -- 3 Shootings -- 4 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Note: 2002 statistics are provisional and may be subject to minor adjustment at a later date.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 55721; 385 c711W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Crimes of violence Northern Ireland Proscribed organisations Terrorism Violence
Contains statistics: Yes
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