Motion Amendment

Motion TitleRamming of Police Vehicles in South Armagh - Amendment 4

Motion Amendment TextLeave out all after ‘2022;’ and insert: ‘further notes the impact ramming incidents have on operational policing resources, including through sickness absence and rising repair bills; recognises the difficult and often dangerous work police officers do in protecting the public; notes the extremely challenging financial situation facing the PSNI as a result of continued under-investment in the Department of Justice budget and the lack of a needs-based financial settlement for Northern Ireland; calls for collaborative Executive action to ensure multi-agency approaches to crime solving; and further calls on the Minister of Justice to consider the case for increased sentencing for those who weaponise their vehicles to attack police officers.’

Amendment Number4

Motion Amendment CategoryPrivate Members' Motion

Date Tabled to Business Office18/04/2024