Motion Amendment

Motion TitleProtection of Rights and Safety in Custodial Facilities - Amendment 1

Motion Amendment TextLeave out all after ‘That this Assembly commits to’ and insert: ‘ensuring there is no diminution of societal rights, particularly the rights of women; maintains that our justice system must ensure that those placed in custody are given the basic human rights to safety and dignity and should not feel any more vulnerable than would be expected from having their liberty taken away; and calls on the Minister of Justice to bring forward supporting legislation and guidance to the judiciary, Police Service of Northern Ireland and the Public Prosecution Service, ensuring that only biological males are held in any male prison or holding facility, and that only biological females should be held in a female prison or holding facility.’

Amendment Number1

Motion Amendment CategoryPrivate Members' Motion

Date Tabled to Business Office10/01/2025

Date of Plenary Debate20/01/2025