Motion Amendment

Motion TitleEnding the Separation of Paramilitary Prisoners at HMP Maghaberry - Amendment 1

Motion Amendment TextLeave out all after ‘Maghaberry’ and insert: ‘is unique on these islands and much of Europe for the challenges it faces as a result of housing prisoners with diverse backgrounds who are subject to different court processes depending on the nature of their charges; recognises that all prisoners and all prison staff must be treated with dignity and respect; believes that there is a need for ongoing and comprehensive prison reform; and calls on the Minister of Justice to work jointly with the planned independent review to examine the operation of the separated regime, evidencing the need for any changes and providing useful information for stakeholders to take forward, as proposed by the report from the Fresh Start Panel on the Disbandment of Paramilitary Groups.’

Amendment Number1

Motion Amendment CategoryPrivate Members' Motion

Date Tabled to Business Office20/10/2016

Date of Plenary Debate24/10/2016