Naomi Long
The Diplomat
People, composure and the difficult conversation held well.
Naomi Long is a prominent political leader in Northern Ireland, known for her commitment to fostering dialogue and understanding among diverse communities. This interview highlights her focus on collaboration and her belief in the potential for a more inclusive political landscape.
“The Bill contains 30 clauses and is divided into three Parts. Part 1 provides for the establishment, appointment and functions of a statutory Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses of Crime for Northern Ireland.”
“Through that oversight, the commissioner will be able to identify where victim entitlements are not being met by providers, such as where there is a lack of information or there are insufficient updates. The commissioner may make recommendations as a result of their monitoring functions and report on those in their annual report.”
“That falls into line with the recommendations that Judge Marrinan shared in his 2019 report. <BR /> <BR />I turn to the issue of complainants in serious sexual offence cases and, in particular, the issue of disclosure. Disclosure is undoubtedly an important part of the justice system.”
“In answer to the first question, we invested additional money in Victim Support NI and other support services so that people who needed particular support during the suspension of court processes could benefit from that. Hopefully, those services will also be able to support people through this period.”
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