Justice and policing

Policing, crime, courts, prisons, paramilitarism, violence against women and girls, and community safety.

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Subtopics

• Policing: 3 – The PSNI, police numbers, budgets and accountability.
• Crime and community safety: 4 – Crime, antisocial behaviour, drugs and community safety.
• Violence against women and girls: 4 – Domestic abuse, sexual violence and violence against women and girls.
• Paramilitarism: 8 – Paramilitary activity, intimidation and organised crime linked to it.
• Courts, prisons and legislation: 4 – Courts, sentencing, prisons and justice legislation.

Latest releases

• PSNI and Translink must investigate reports of sectarian gestures – Hargey

  • Sinn Féin
  • 7 November 2026
  • Call for action

  The party MLA Deirdre Hargey calls for investigation into sectarian gestures by loyalist bandsmen.

  • Community relations and legacy
  • Justice and policing
  • Northern Ireland

  Original release: PSNI and Translink must investigate reports of sectarian gestures – HargeyArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026

• Mary Lou McDonald expresses deep sadness at death of Bloody Sunday justice campaigner John Kelly

  • Sinn Féin
  • 7 November 2026
  • Congratulations or recognition

  The party President Mary Lou McDonald expresses sadness at John Kelly's death. John Kelly was a campaigner for Bloody Sunday justice.

  • Community relations and legacy
  • Justice and policing
  • Northern Ireland
  • Cross-border / all-island

  Original release: Mary Lou McDonald expresses deep sadness at death of Bloody Sunday justice campaigner John KellyArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026

• Delargy expresses condolences on the passing of John Kelly

  • Sinn Féin
  • 7 November 2026
  • Congratulations or recognition

  Pádraig Delargy expresses condolences on John Kelly's passing, praising his dedication to justice.

  • Community relations and legacy
  • Justice and policing
  • Northern Ireland

  Original release: Delargy expresses condolences on the passing of John KellyArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026

• Burrows challenges Chief Constable over Provisional IRA remarks

  • UUP
  • 6 November 2026
  • Criticism

  The party Leader Jon Burrows MLA criticises Chief Constable Jon Boutcher's comments on the Provisional IRA, calling its existence anathema to democracy.

  • Justice and policing
  • Northern Ireland

  Original release: Burrows challenges Chief Constable over Provisional IRA remarksArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026

• Glorification of IRA terrorism still prominent in Mid Ulster

  • TUV
  • 6 November 2026
  • Response to an event

  The party condemns the display of IRA regalia at a funeral in Clonoe, calling it the glorification of terrorism. The party's candidates express shock and disgust at the scenes.

  • Justice and policing
  • Community relations and legacy
  • Northern Ireland

  Original release: Glorification of IRA terrorism still prominent in Mid UlsterArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026

• SAS claims cannot override evidence or judicial findings – Finucane

  • Sinn Féin
  • 5 November 2026
  • Criticism

  John Finucane MP challenges George Simm's claims on SAS actions in Northern Ireland, defending bereaved families' rights to truth and justice.

  • Community relations and legacy
  • Justice and policing
  • Northern Ireland

  Original release: SAS claims cannot override evidence or judicial findings – Finucane

• Irish Government must not cooperate with British legacy structures that undermine accountability – Matt Carthy TD

  • Sinn Féin
  • 5 November 2026
  • Call for action

  The party's spokesperson on Justice, Matt Carthy TD, urges the Minister for Justice to implement the Justice Committee's report on the Legacy of the Troubles Bill 2026, opposing changes that could weaken accountability.

  • Community relations and legacy
  • Justice and policing
  • International affairs
  • Northern Ireland
  • Cross-border / all-island
  • UK-wide
  • Republic of Ireland
  • International

  Original release: Irish Government must not cooperate with British legacy structures that undermine accountability – Matt Carthy TD

• Reilly Secures Council Backing for Action on Economic Abuse

  • SDLP
  • 5 November 2026
  • Parliamentary or governmental update

  The party's Councillor Martin Reilly secured council backing for stronger action on economic abuse, which affects one in six women in Northern Ireland.

  • Justice and policing
  • Local government
  • Northern Ireland

  Original release: Reilly Secures Council Backing for Action on Economic Abuse

• Chief Constable’s clarification changes a word, not the substance: PIRA’s stance should not shape policing

  • TUV
  • 5 November 2026
  • Criticism

  The party leader criticises DUP's handling of policing at Drumcree, citing PIRA's influence.

  • Justice and policing
  • Community relations and legacy
  • Northern Ireland

  Original release: Chief Constable’s clarification changes a word, not the substance: PIRA’s stance should not shape policingArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026

• Hargey calls on unionist leaders to condemn discovery of weapons linked to far-right extremists

  • Sinn Féin
  • 4 November 2026
  • Call for action

  Deirdre Hargey MLA calls on unionist leaders to condemn explosives and weapons linked to far-right extremists.

  • Justice and policing
  • Northern Ireland

  Original release: Hargey calls on unionist leaders to condemn discovery of weapons linked to far-right extremists

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