Alliance Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has said victims of domestic abuse and violence have been abandoned, after a report said measures to help them were on hold due to the lack of a functioning Assembly. The report by the Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice said there was ‘no excuse’ for long delays in implementing […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has said reiterated the rule of law should be applied to everyone equally, after a Tory MP said he was withdrawing his support for the Government over the prosecution of some former soldiers. Conservative Johnny Mercer has said he will only vote with his party on Brexit legislation unless […]
Alliance East Antrim representatives have sought a meeting with the new owners of Kilroot and Ballylumford power stations, after it was announced a Czech company will purchase the plants. The deal by EPH is expected to complete at the end of May, with no job losses. It follows ‘restructuring’ announced at the locations by current […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has said Northern Ireland should also see reforms to its divorce laws after changes to the legislation in England and Wales were promised. ‘No fault’ divorce will be introduced in England and Wales as soon as parliamentary time allows, Justice Secretary David Gauke has stated, meaning an extension of […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has said threats made by dissident republicans against vehicle recovery firms working with police need removed immediately. Two companies have been targeted by arsonists recently, damaging several vehicles. It is believed threats have also been issued by dissidents towards firms. “This is a delinquent and vicious activity against people […]
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has taken part in an event to mark the European Day of Remembrance of Victims of Terrorism at Parliament Buildings. Mr Dickson said he was moved to attend the event, which heard from various victims and survivors including Geraldine Ferguson, mother of Patrick Azimkar, Mervyn Lewers, a former police officer who […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has said while he welcomes the announcement of additional funding for legacy inquests, the process should have begun several years ago. Mr Dickson was speaking after the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced new funding to deal with outstanding legacy cases over the next six years. It follows work carried […]
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has expressed his shock after police launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a man’s body in Co Antrim. The deceased was found in his home on the Church Road in Glenwherry around 1pm today (Tuesday). It is understood he had been shot and had been discovered by a neighbour. […]
Stewart Dickson MLA has said a move to restrict the scope of a Bill potentially reforming abortion law in Northern Ireland to appease the DUP is “disgraceful”. Labour MP Stella Creasy had intended to bring an amendment to the draft Domestic Abuse Bill but said its scope had been restricted, which then prevented her bringing […]
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has said it is “shameful” the DUP supported a Government Bill designed to end of freedom of movement after the UK leaves the EU. Mr Dickson also said the Labour Party “disgracefully” only introduced a one-line whip on the matter, ensuring the Government was victorious. The Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination […]