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Doherty urges support for Irish language march
SDLP West Belfast representative Paul Doherty urges support for the Irish language march in Belfast on Saturday, organised by An Dream Dearg, which calls for Irish language legislation under New Decade, New Approach to be introduced without further delay. He says the DUP failed to honour the…
Disability and equality Issue: An Dream Dearg Irish language march Belfast Original release: Doherty urges support for Irish language march (opens in a new tab)
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de Faoite calls for action after spike in homophobic hate crime
SDLP Belfast councillor Séamas de Faoite calls for more action against crime targeting the LGBT+ community after PSNI figures showed homophobic hate crimes rose from 246 to 336 in 2021/22. He urges delivery of the sexual orientation strategy and a conversion therapy ban.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: PSNI homophobic and transphobic hate crime figures 2021-22 Original release: de Faoite calls for action after spike in homophobic hate crime (opens in a new tab)
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British government legacy proposals ‘cruel blow’ to victims and families – Kelly
Sinn Féin Policing & Justice spokesperson Gerry Kelly says the British government’s legacy proposals deal a harsh blow to victims and their families, amounting to an amnesty for state forces and seeking to bar court access for inquests and judicial reviews.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British Government legacy legislation abandoning Stormont House Agreement Original release: British government legacy proposals ‘cruel blow’ to victims and families – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Bill will further corrupt justice if access to justice is undermined
DUP East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson warns that the proposed Troubles legacy bill would deepen injustice if it weakens victims' access to justice. He says terrorist killings must not go unpunished and that victims must remain central to any new legacy structures.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill Second Reading Original release: Bill will further corrupt justice if access to justice is undermined (opens in a new tab)
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Legacy legislation must be both victim and justice focused – Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie says he raised serious concerns with the NIO over the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill, calling for legacy legislation to balance victims' needs with pursuit of justice. He wants a mechanism to pursue those who directed terror without pulling…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill briefing from NIO Original release: Legacy legislation must be both victim and justice focused – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Bus lanes should be suspended during industrial action to ease congestion and help environment, says Armstrong
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong calls for bus lanes to be opened to motorists during the week-long Translink drivers' strike starting Tuesday, arguing it would ease expected congestion and reduce idling traffic. She has asked Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd to suspend bus lane enforcement.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink bus drivers' strike bus lane suspension request Original release: Bus lanes should be suspended during industrial action to ease congestion and help environment, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)