Written question asked by Lord Dodds of Duncairn (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 8 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many people were (a) charged with public order offences, (b) arrested and (c) convicted arising out of disorder in the Ardoyne area on 12th July in each of the last three years. - Inc table.

Answer: Mr. Dodds: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people were (a) charged with public order offences, (b) arrested and (c) convicted arising out of disorder in the Ardoyne area on 12 July in each of the last three years. [197470] Mr. Pearson: The information requested is as follows: Number of persons _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Arrested Charged Convicted 2002 0 0 0 2003 0 0 0 2004 18 18 8 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Criminal proceedings resulting from disorder in the Ardoyne area on 12 July 2004 have not been completed in all cases. 2004 statistics may be subject to amendment.

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