Debate contribution: 'Hate Crime Legislation in Northern Ireland Independent Review': Recommendation 15

Debate contribution by Mr Justin McNulty on 24 June 2025.

MLA: Mr Justin McNulty
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 24 June 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: 'Hate Crime Legislation in Northern Ireland Independent Review': Recommendation 15
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5046712

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I thank the Minister for her answer. During the past number of weeks, McLaughlin and Harvey has been contracted to remove hate graffiti from bridges in the Newry area. That is very positive. Minister, recommendation 15 states:
"There should be a clear and unambiguous statutory duty on ... public authorities ... to take all reasonable steps to remove hate expression from their own property and ... broader public space."
In other words, the removal of material that facilitates racist and sectarian intimidation from housing. Do you agree that that is a vital legislative step, given recent attacks?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 2213/22-27.

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