Press Release
Further Discussions On The Devolution Of Policing And Justice Powers
Session: 2007/2008
Date: Tuesday, 15 January 2008
Reference: AER 14- 07/08
The Assembly and Executive Review Committee met today to conduct a further review of the matters to be transferred as part of the devolution of policing and justice.
The Committee also had detailed discussions on the structure and accountability arrangements for the organisations within any new department of policing and justice as it prepares to meet the deadline for submitting its report to the Assembly.
Notes to Editors:
The Assembly and Executive Review Committee is a Standing Committee of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Membership of the Committee is as follows:
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Chairperson:
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Rt. Hon. Jeffrey Donaldson, MP
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Deputy Chairperson:
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Mr Raymond McCartney
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Committee Members:
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Mr Alex Attwood
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Mrs Carmel Hanna
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Mr Danny Kennedy
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Mr Nelson McCausland
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Mr Ian McCrea
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Mr Alan McFarland
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Ms Carál Ní Chuilín
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Mr John O’Dowd
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Mr George Robinson
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The Committee meets in Parliament Buildings and visitors are welcome to attend open sessions. Members of the public are advised to check the website (www.niassembly.gov.uk) for details of meetings prior to arriving at Parliament Buildings.