Motion or amendment: Racial Equality Legislation
Motion or amendment by Mr Matthew O'Toole on .
- MLA
- Mr Matthew O'Toole
- Party at the time
- Social Democratic and Labour Party
- Date
- 29 September 2026
- Type
- Motion or amendment
- Business
- Motion · Private Members' Motion
- Heading
- Racial Equality Legislation
- Assembly identifier
- Document 501194
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Racial Equality Legislation
That this Assembly marks Black History Month 2026 and celebrates the contribution of black people and communities to Northern Ireland; expresses deep concern at the increase in race hate incidents and crimes, which reached record levels in 2025-2026; believes that everyone should be able to live free from racism, discrimination and intimidation; expresses regret that the Executive Office has not introduced racial equality legislation as promised in the Executive’s 2025-2026 legislative programme; and calls on the First Minister and deputy First Minister to explain the reasons for this.
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