To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people have been arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000; how many were (a) held for the maximum 14 days, (b) charged and (c) convicted; and in how many cases trials are pending.

Statistics compiled from police records show that between 11 September 2001 and 31 March 2006 997 people were arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000 (TACT). Of these people, 154 were charged with offences under TACT and 79 of these were also charged with offences under other legislation. A further 175 individuals were charged under different legislation. A total of 25 people were convicted under TACT during this period.

The maximum period of detention pre-charge was extended to 14 days with effect from 20 January 2004. Our records show that from 20 January 2004 to 31 March 2006, which are the most recent statistics available, 14 people have been held for 13-14 days.

The Home Office does not publish statistics on the number of cases awaiting trial.