Alliance Justice Minister Naomi Long MLA has announced her intention to strengthen the existing law to provide greater protection for children from sexual exploitation, and to introduce a specific offence banning upskirting following the Review of the Law on Child Sexual Exploitation. Naomi Long said: “The sexual exploitation of children is an issue which is, and […]
There is an urgent need for the UK Government to to demonstrate it shares the commitment of the EU to implement fully the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement and to find a comprehensive future deal, Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said. Mrs Long was speaking after meeting Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney, alongside the leaders […]
Serious consideration should be given to relaxing the restrictions around pregnant women being accompanied by birth partners at ante natal appointments and births, Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said. East Belfast MLA Mrs Long has written to Health Minister Robin Swann after being contacted by a number of constituents who had been left to attend ante natal […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long has said she is deeply saddened by the passing of Alliance founding member David Cook (77) after a short illness. Mrs Long said: “It is because of the vision of people like David Cook and all those who came together to form the Alliance Party that today’s society is able to […]
The UK’s departure from the EU gives rise to substantial political and economic challenges for our society. As political Leaders representing the majority of citizens who voted to reject Brexit, we have strongly represented the case in London, Dublin, Brussels and Washington that our peace, stability and economy cannot be jeopardised, and in particular that […]
Alliance Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced £100,000 funding for voluntary search and rescue groups in Northern Ireland. The voluntary search and rescue groups deliver assistance to the emergency services and directly to the community. They provide lifesaving search and rescue on inland waterways, mountains and caves. They also provide a specialist search dog facility […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long has said: “It is with great sadness that I have learnt of the passing of John Hume this morning. My thoughts are with his friends and family – including his political family within the SDLP. “Without the hard work and sacrifice of people like John Hume, we would not live in […]
Alliance Justice Minister Naomi Long has launched a consultation for a proposed Adult Restorative Justice Strategy. The consultation will consider the development of a strategic approach to restorative practices at all stages of the criminal justice system, from early intervention in the community, formal diversion by statutory agencies, court-ordered disposals, custody and reintegration. Naomi Long […]
Alliance Justice Minister Naomi Long has signalled her intent to commence powers including unexplained wealth orders, account freezing and forfeiture powers for law enforcement agencies, bringing Northern Ireland in line with the rest of the UK. In a written statement to the Assembly, the Justice Minister informed MLAs she will be writing to the Home […]
Alliance Justice Minister Naomi Long has expressed her shock following the fatal shooting of a 48-year-old Garda officer. Naomi Long said: “Last night Detective Garda Colm Horkan lost his life while he was on duty, serving and protecting his local community in county Roscommon. “I want to express my sincere sympathy to his family, friends and […]