Debate contribution: Police Ombudsman: Vetting

Debate contribution by Mr Jon Burrows on 22 June 2026.

MLA: Mr Jon Burrows
Party at the time: Ulster Unionist Party
Date: 22 June 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Police Ombudsman: Vetting
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5638119

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That is a rather short and vague answer to a specific question. Thirty-three months ago, the last Police Ombudsman came under criminal investigation for perverting the course of justice and misconduct in public office. Can you answer this question with a yes or no: did your Department initiate a review of Ms Anderson's vetting, which, at that stage, was developed vetting that gave her access to top-secret material? Did you initiate a review of her vetting: yes or no?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3749/22-27.

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