asked the Minister for Justice the number of criminal trials in the 12 months ended 31 December, 1986 where signed confessions were used in evidence; and the percentage this is of the total number of criminal cases for the same year.
Written Answers. - Criminal Trials.
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Without a detailed examination of the conduct of each trial it would not be possible to provide the information sought by the Deputy. Resources are not available to conduct such an examination.