Inquiry Into The Devolution Of Policing And Justice

The Assembly and Executive Review Committee met today to continue its discussions on the structure and accountability arrangements for the organisations within any new department of policing and justice.

Speaking after the meeting, the Chairperson, the Rt Hon Jeffrey Donaldson, MP said The Committee has agreed the terms of a motion for a debate on the report of its ‘Inquiry into the Devolution of Policing and Justice’. The proposal for a debate will now be referred to the Business Committee.”

Mr Donaldson went on to explain

“Under arrangements agreed previously, the Committee must submit a report to the Assembly, by 29 February 2008, on progress towards the devolution of policing and justice matters. Thereafter, the Assembly must make its report to the Secretary of State, before 27 March 2008.”