Marshalled List of Amendments - 18 November 2013

 14 November 2013

Private Members’ Business – Motions

Item 4:  Order Paper 171/11-15 – 18 November 2013 

Motion: Police Ombudsman's Office 

That this Assembly notes the consultation paper from the Department of Justice on the Powers of the Police Ombudsman's Office; and calls on the Minister of Justice to bring forward proposals that will ensure an effective organisation that commands broad public support.

[Mr D McIlveen]
[Mr J Wells]
[Mr P Givan]
[Mr J Craig]

The Speaker has selected the following Amendments for debate:

Amendment 1

Proposed: Leave out all after ‘will’ and insert:

‘build on the powers and effectiveness of the organisation, including statutory requirements in relation to the co-operation of current and former police service personnel with the investigations of the Police Ombudsman.’

[Mrs D Kelly]
[Mr A Attwood]

Amendment 2

Proposed: Leave out all after ‘organisation’ and insert:

‘which is properly resourced and fully independent; and further calls on all members of the public or public authorities with information which would assist investigations by the Police Ombudsman to bring forward that information and co-operate fully with the Office.’

[Mr G Kelly]
[Mr R McCartney]
[Ms C Ruane]