Debate contribution: PSNI: Assaults on Officers

Debate contribution by Mr Gary Middleton on 24 February 2025.

MLA: Mr Gary Middleton
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 24 February 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: PSNI: Assaults on Officers
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4813913

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I thank the Minister for her response. When health workers are attacked, it is rightly condemned. There should be zero tolerance. When Fire Service operators are attacked, again, it should be condemned and there should be zero tolerance. Unfortunately, the PSNI does not seem to receive the same respect across the board. Will the Minister outline a possible timeline for when we are likely to see her proposals on sentencing and so on come forward?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 1065/22-27.

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