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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Rushanara Ali (Labour). It was answered by Lord Garnier (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 July 2012 on behalf of the Attorney General.


Prosecutions (Olympics and Paralympics)

Question
To ask the Attorney General, what progress he has made on introducing fast-tracked prosecutions during the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.
Answer

The arrangements for fast-track prosecutions during the Olympics and Paralympics are in place and they have been agreed by the courts, the Crown Prosecution Service, the police and representatives of defence lawyers in London. Olympic offences originating from the hon. Lady’s part of London will be dealt with at Thames magistrates court and Snaresbrook Crown court, with priority cases being dealt with at Highbury Corner magistrate’s court.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
115843 
548 cc164-290 
Session
2012-13
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Prosecutions Olympic Games 2012
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk