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People of Derry will continue to stand with Bloody Sunday families – Delargy
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy says a Public Prosecution Service decision has dismayed the Bloody Sunday families, pledging that Derry's people will back them in their fight for justice over their 52-year campaign.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: PPS decision not to prosecute British soldiers for perjury Original release: People of Derry will continue to stand with Bloody Sunday families – Delargy (opens in a new tab)
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Prosecution decision ‘no surprise’: Campbell
DUP MP Gregory Campbell says the PPS decision not to prosecute soldiers for perjury over Bloody Sunday should come as no surprise, given the passage of time. He argues the decision shows the Government's legacy bill, due to take effect in weeks, is unnecessary.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: PPS decision not to prosecute British soldiers for perjury Original release: Prosecution decision ‘no surprise’: Campbell (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Decision not to prosecute soldiers further blow to Bloody Sunday families
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says a decision not to prosecute soldiers and an IRA member for perjury over Saville Inquiry evidence is another blow to Bloody Sunday families. He cites Lord Saville's finding that some soldiers knowingly gave false accounts and pledges continued support for the…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: PPS decision not to prosecute British soldiers for perjury Original release: Eastwood: Decision not to prosecute soldiers further blow to Bloody Sunday families (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent action needed to ensure victims and survivors not left behind
Alliance MLA Connie Egan, Executive Office Committee Deputy Chair, says urgent action is needed so victims are not left behind, calling for a trauma-focused Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme process, a backdated payments deadline extension, and a bereavement payment scheme.
Community relations and legacy Disability and equality Original release: Urgent action needed to ensure victims and survivors not left behind (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin calls for timeline on compensation from religious institutions
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin calls on the Executive Office to set a timeline for religious organisations to contribute to redress for victims of historical institutional abuse, following two institutions' commitment to an interim payment. She says the other organisations in negotiations are…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Religious organisations' interim redress payment for historical institutional abuse victims Original release: McLaughlin calls for timeline on compensation from religious institutions (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill Kingsmill comments nauseatingly hypocritical
TUV chairman Keith Ratcliffe, a Cusher councillor, accuses First Minister O'Neill of hypocrisy over her Kingsmill inquest comments, saying Sinn Féin failed to cooperate with the inquest. He also says the DUP's agreement to her appointment makes her responsible for victims' issues.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kingsmill inquest finding on Sinn Féin cooperation Original release: O’Neill Kingsmill comments nauseatingly hypocritical (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Prime Minister’s failure to apologise following Kenova recommendations ‘indefensible’
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood MP criticises Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for refusing at PMQs to apologise over state agents' roles, urging him to follow the interim Kenova report on Stakeknife, which also asks the Republican movement to apologise.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kenova interim report on Stakeknife recommendations Original release: Eastwood: Prime Minister’s failure to apologise following Kenova recommendations ‘indefensible’ (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin’s Commission on the Future of Ireland to host ‘Rights in a New Ireland’ Conference
Disability and equality Constitutional affairs Original release: Sinn Féin’s Commission on the Future of Ireland to host ‘Rights in a New Ireland’ Conference (opens in a new tab)
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DUP MLAs offer support for inquiry into Kingsmill massacre
The DUP says several of its MLAs spoke in an Assembly 'matter of the day' debate following publication of the Kingsmill inquest findings, and backs an inquiry into the attack, which it describes as sectarian and carried out by the Provisional IRA. Deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly also…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kingsmill inquest court proceedings April 2024 Original release: DUP MLAs offer support for inquiry into Kingsmill massacre (opens in a new tab)
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Religious orders and institutions "paying lip service" to contributing to redress and recognition of victims of child abuse, says Bradshaw
Alliance Executive Office Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw says religious orders and institutions are offering only token engagement on redress for historical institutional child abuse, with no contributions made despite earlier commitments. She calls for payments without further delay and says action…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Religious orders redress contributions for historical institutional child abuse Original release: Religious orders and institutions "paying lip service" to contributing to redress and recognition of victims of child abuse, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Ratcliffe speaks in support of Kingsmills families
TUV chairman Keith Ratcliffe, a councillor, responds to the Kingsmills inquest findings, saying the process fell far short of tangible justice and backing the families' demand for a fuller public inquiry. He condemns the killings and accuses republican figures of hypocrisy.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kingsmill inquest court proceedings April 2024 Original release: Ratcliffe speaks in support of Kingsmills families (opens in a new tab)
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There was always an alternative to sectarian murder at Kingsmill
DUP MLA William Irwin says the Kingsmill inquest has vindicated families who lost confidence in the process, and calls the 1976 killings sectarian murder by republicans. DUP Justice Spokesperson Joanne Bunting says she has asked the Police Ombudsman for a status update and assurances the report…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kingsmill inquest court proceedings April 2024 Original release: There was always an alternative to sectarian murder at Kingsmill (opens in a new tab)
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Kingsmill families are entitled to truth – Kelly
Sinn Féin Policing Spokesperson Gerry Kelly says the Kingsmill families deserve truth and justice, condemns the British Government’s Legacy Act for blocking access, and calls for its repeal and full, human‑rights‑compliant implementation of the Stormont House Agreement.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kingsmill inquest court proceedings April 2024 Original release: Kingsmill families are entitled to truth – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Coroner finding stark reminder of IRA campaign of sectarian terror
TUV leader Jim Allister responds to a coroner's finding that the Kingsmill massacre was an overtly sectarian IRA attack, criticising Sinn Fein over a play park named after Raymond McCreesh and Dublin's cooperation in the inquest, and calling for a full public inquiry.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kingsmill inquest court proceedings April 2024 Original release: Coroner finding stark reminder of IRA campaign of sectarian terror (opens in a new tab)
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UUP Respond to Kingsmill Coroners findings
UUP leader Doug Beattie says the Kingsmill inquest has failed the families and calls on the UK Government to hold an inquiry and release security service information on the 1976 massacre of 10 workmen. He also pays tribute to Alan Black and the families.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Kingsmill inquest court proceedings April 2024 Original release: UUP Respond to Kingsmill Coroners findings (opens in a new tab)
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Coagh families have right to truth and justice – Dillon
Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon calls again on the British government to repeal the Legacy Act, arguing it will end inquests like Coagh within weeks. She says Sinn Féin will back the Coagh families as they weigh their options for truth and justice.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Coagh inquest findings delivered Original release: Coagh families have right to truth and justice – Dillon (opens in a new tab)
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Public inquiry into Sean Brown killing should happen without delay – Sheerin
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin calls for a public inquiry into the 1997 killing of Sean Brown without delay, accusing the British Government of obstructing the family's pursuit of truth and justice. She also calls for the Legacy Act to be repealed and Stormont House legacy mechanisms implemented.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Public inquiry into Sean Brown killing should happen without delay – Sheerin (opens in a new tab)
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Welcome for Coagh inquest decision and challenge to BBC report
TUV Mid Ulster spokesperson Glenn Moore welcomes an inquest finding that the 1991 Coagh killing of three IRA members by the SAS was justified. He calls on the BBC to explain why its online report on the finding omitted facts including weapons in the car and a prisoner on the run.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Coagh inquest findings delivered Original release: Welcome for Coagh inquest decision and challenge to BBC report (opens in a new tab)
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Muir welcomes opening of opt-in Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme
Alliance Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir welcomes the launch of online sign-up for the Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme, a payment support scheme that encourages beef farms to cut the slaughter age of finished cattle. He urges farmers to engage with his Department.
Agriculture and rural affairs Environment and climate Issue: Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme online sign-up launch Original release: Muir welcomes opening of opt-in Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme (opens in a new tab)
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Unacceptable crisis management in special educational needs has become the norm, says Mathison
Alliance MLA Nick Mathison, Chair of the Assembly Education Committee, says emergency crisis management in special educational needs placements has become the norm, after officials said almost 7,000 children need new placements and only 80 of 291 schools agreed to specialist provisions.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Education Committee briefing on SEN placements and specialist provisions in mainstream schools Original release: Unacceptable crisis management in special educational needs has become the norm, says Mathison (opens in a new tab)