All of Mr Jon Burrows’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
I am being really constructive here. First, it required two interventions to get the cast-iron, black letter law fact that, under the legislation, it is theoretically possible. We have now established that. I heard words such as "intent" and "not really". This is legislation. Secondly, on my disparaging comments…
I am still not getting the clarity that this requires. I need to make this 100% clear. You have laid down criteria for the ombudsman. My view is that the ombudsman has been institutionally biased against the Royal Ulster Constabulary; in fact, her most recent statements have had to be set aside. If the case was an old…
The Member used the word "intent". Just to be absolutely clear, there are officers still in service who served during the Troubles. I could name 10 — obviously, I will not — off the top of my head. I appreciate that it is not retrospective, but, if Officer A retires or resigns after the legislation passes and is given…
Like everyone across Northern Ireland, I was deeply shocked by the barbaric scenes that I witnessed on social media of a man clearly being horrifically injured on our streets. My first thoughts are with the victim — I pray for him and for his recovery — and with the medics who are treating him today. I thank the…
To ask the Minister of Justice to detail (i) the rational as to why prisoners in Northern Ireland are still able to smoke in their cells, many years after this was prohibited in Great Britain; and (ii) any assessment that has been conducted on the impact on prison officers' lung health.
I really struggle with the characterisation that is being presented. Having seen for myself cases of vulnerable women having sex with sometimes 10 or 12 men a day, that is not a career choice that is made in a free way. Those women are victims of vile men who exploit them and use them as objects, and we need to see…
I would be delighted, Mr Deputy Speaker. I will swiftly move on to Ruby's law, which I fully support. It is well known that I am a dog lover. Pets are part of the family. In domestic violence cases and in troubled households, the pet is often an untrained therapy dog. It can be a lifeline for people. I agree with both…
I do not want to praise the Member too much; that might start rumours. There are other laws, such as the one that allows a person to find out whether someone has been involved in domestic violence — is it Clare's law? — that are not proactively advertised enough by the Department of Justice. Few people whom I meet…
I agree that that Act was not proactively enforced. There was a cultural reluctance about enforcement for whatever reason. The evidential threshold turned out to be a lot lower than the PSNI had previously said. Some former police officers were recently convicted purely on the basis of text messages that were found on…
I thank the Member for her intervention. Indeed, there are men around the world who are involved in providing sexual services. I genuinely believe that, in the vast majority of cases, even if someone says that they are committed to it or want to do it, there are deep, underlying traumas that have caused the position…
I will try to be brief and to make up some time, because the issues have been well discussed and a lot of clarity has been given. I support amendment Nos 45 to 48 on organised crime. It is right that we strengthen our provisions to support the police in bringing those who engage in organised crime to justice. I can…
Just to clarify, is it the Member's position — I agree with the need to repeal the blasphemy laws — that the counterweight to that is having good free speech? Does the Member stand by free speech and the right of Christian preachers to preach the gospel across Northern Ireland?
I get your point, but I am worried that you are conflating apples with pears. Do you accept that nobody has actually been prosecuted under our blasphemy laws?
I condemn unreservedly the vile arson attack on the premises of a former gospel hall. The gentleman who was trying to build a business, create jobs and provide a service is the polar opposite of those who whipped up hysteria and those who attacked his shop. They are not patriots, and they do not have legitimate…
Government and politics should work for the hard-working people of our country, those who do the right thing, pay their taxes, obey the law, follow the rules and raise their families to the best of their ability. As I go round our great country, I begin to see that so many feel that it works the opposite way round.…
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To ask the Minister for Communities to outline any work being undertaken to ensure victims of domestic violence have priority access to safe and secure social housing when they are forced to leave their homes.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, pursuant to AQW 44690/22-27, whether they have sought confirmation from the Prime Minister as to whether the review of vetting will include consideration of whether the Police Ombudsman’s security vetting was reviewed following the commencement of a criminal…
To ask the Minister for the Economy, in light of an investigation published in the Irish Times on 24 March 2026 in relation to Aughinish Alumina refinery supplying raw materials to Russian aluminium smelters, to detail any steps she is taking to ensure her Department does not conduct business, directly or indirectly,…