Debate contribution: Hate Crime Bill

Debate contribution by Mr Paul Frew on 22 April 2024.

MLA: Mr Paul Frew
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 22 April 2024
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Hate Crime Bill
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4484401

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I thank the Minister for her answer. Just because it goes forward from the Executive does not mean that the Committee and Assembly work is not vital with that. That is really only one stage. The Association of Scottish Police Superintendents has warned that:
"those who report hate incidents that do not meet the criminal threshold could be left disappointed with the police response and those who are investigated but have not done anything wrong may feel 'silenced' by officers",
thereby reducing confidence in the police. Will you reassure the House that you will do nothing through the hate crime Bill that will reduce confidence in our police?

108 words. Text as published by the Northern Ireland Assembly.

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 196/22-27.

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