Debate contribution: Justice System: Sectarian Bias

Debate contribution by Mr Gerry Carroll on 24 March 2025.

MLA: Mr Gerry Carroll
Party at the time: People Before Profit Alliance
Date: 24 March 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Justice System: Sectarian Bias
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4865156

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I agree that justice should be blind, but it is not always. It is also concerning that those from a Catholic/nationalist background are twice as likely to be stopped and searched as those from a Protestant/unionist background. Will the Minister explain, in addition to her previous answer, why that is? Given that she has the remit for the strategic policy of the PSNI and for setting out its long-term objectives, will she commit to raising those issues with the police?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 1165/22-27.

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