Debate contribution: Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People

Debate contribution by Mr Peter Martin on 22 June 2026.

MLA: Mr Peter Martin
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 22 June 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5638215

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I thank the First Minister for her answer. I will ask her one of the edited questions that stumped the Children's Commissioner. Given that we are struggling to deal with violence against women and girls, what message does it send out that her party supports a position of not prosecuting 13-year-old boys for attempted rape?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2477/22-27.

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