Debate contribution: Domestic Homicide Review: Naming Protocol

Debate contribution by Mr Doug Beattie MC on 1 December 2025.

MLA: Mr Doug Beattie MC
Party at the time: Ulster Unionist Party
Date: 1 December 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Domestic Homicide Review: Naming Protocol
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5269106

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I thank the Minister for that answer. Domestic homicide reviews are a good thing, and I absolutely welcome them, but the Minister said that there is no benefit in naming the perpetrator when the victim's name is known. My argument is that, for public confidence, there is a reason why we should name the perpetrator in such a case. Will the Minister review that decision on the legislation?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 2791/22-27.

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