AQW 35418/11-15

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 03/09/2014
Answered On Date: 10/09/2014
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Justice to detail (i) the number of reported incidences of domestic violence abuse in each of the last five years; and (ii) the percentage of these complaints that resulted in prosecution.

Answer:

The recording of incidents of domestic abuse is a matter for the Chief Constable, who is accountable to the Northern Ireland Policing Board. I am committed to respecting the operational independence of the Chief Constable and the role of the Policing Board.

You may therefore wish to direct your question to the Police Service of Northern Ireland.