asked the Minister for Justice the number of prosecutions and convictions for homosexual offences in the year 1978 with comparative figures for the previous two years.
Written Answers. - Homosexual Offences.
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The number of prosecutions and convictions for homosexual offences in 1978 with comparative figures for 1977 and 1976 are given hereunder.
|
Year |
Prosecutions |
Convictions |
|
1976 |
21* |
9 |
|
1977 |
11 |
10 |
|
1978 |
12** |
5 |
* In eight cases in which prosecutions were brought, the two persons charged were found by the court to be unfit to plead. In four cases, the person charged absconded while before the court and is at present being sought by the Gardaí.
** Six cases are still pending and one case has, been adjourned sine die.