Debate contribution: Sectarian Hate Crimes

Debate contribution by Mr Pádraig Delargy on 13 October 2025.

MLA: Mr Pádraig Delargy
Party at the time: Sinn Féin
Date: 13 October 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Sectarian Hate Crimes
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5175558

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I begin by offering my solidarity to the Minister and her husband after the incident outside their home, which was completely wrong and should never have happened. Our thoughts are with you today. I thank the Minister for her answer. We are hearing that when people report those crimes, there is often little or no outcome, which is quite worrying for them. What can be done to make that process more accessible and to ensure that sectarian behaviour, from wherever it emanates, is challenged?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 2509/22-27.

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