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Written question asked by George Howarth (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 July 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 September 2018. It was answered by Geoffrey Cox (Conservative) on Friday, 14 September 2018 on behalf of the Attorney General.

Jon Venables and Robert Thompson

Question

To ask the Attorney General, with reference to the injunction granted by the Family Division of 22 June 2001 in respect of Jon Venables and Robert Thompson, how many allegations for breach of that injunction have been received by his Department; on what dates and on behalf of whom such allegations were received; how communication of such allegations was funded; and what grounds were given in support of each such allegation.

Answer

Year

Number of referrals for alleged breaches of the order

2018

25

2017

12

2016

1

2015

1

2014

2

2013

32

2012

0

2011

1

2010

1

2009-2003

0

2002

1

2001

1

Allegations about breaches of the injunction protecting the identities of Jon Venables and Robert Thompson can be received from anybody, including members of the public, employers and law enforcement agencies. We are not aware of how they are funded if they are. Referrals are most often made on the basis that the injunction has been breached by the sharing of prohibited images or information purporting to identify Venables or his whereabouts.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
167866
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Contempt of court Family Division Venables, Jon Thompson, Robert
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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