Debate contribution: Sex Offenders: Community Rehousing

Debate contribution by Ms Cheryl Brownlee on 10 February 2026.

MLA: Ms Cheryl Brownlee
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 10 February 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Sex Offenders: Community Rehousing
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5435685

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I thank the Minister for her answer. I asked the question because I have been contacted by parents who are extremely concerned about the relocation of a sex offender close to a child's play park. It is extremely concerning. What safeguards are in place to ensure that convicted sex offenders are not placed close to play parks or vulnerable residents, and what can the Minister of Justice do to commit to those and to putting public safety first?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3086/22-27.

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