asked the Minister for Justice if he will state the number of persons arrested during each of the last five years and charged with loitering with intent to commit a felony, and the number of such persons actually convicted of the offence with which they were charged; further, whether it is the intention to curtail the powers of arrest so as to protect innocent people against unnecessary loss of liberty.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Arrests and Convictions for Loitering.
The figures will be given in a tabular statement which will appear in the Official Report. I do not think that the figures indicate that any change in the law is necessary.
Following is the statement:—
|
Year |
Number of Persons Arrested and Charged with Loitering with Intent to Commit a Felony |
Number of Persons Convicted |
|
1931 |
197 |
147 |
|
1932 |
171 |
127 |
|
1933 |
126 |
85 |
|
1934 |
127 |
94 |
|
1935 |
121 |
80 |