Motion Amendment

Motion TitleImproving Sentencing Practices in Northern Ireland - Amendment 1

Motion Amendment TextLeave out all after ‘urgent need for’ and insert: ‘a comprehensive rehabilitation and resettlement programme to reduce reoffending and protect the public; believes that sentencing should reflect the seriousness of such crimes and meet the expectations of victims and wider society; calls on the Minister of Justice to take urgent and proactive steps to address these concerns, including launching a public consultation on the establishment of a Sentencing Council for Northern Ireland to support greater consistency, transparency and robustness in sentencing; and further calls on the Minister to ensure that, in all relevant cases, victims are provided with written copies of sentencing remarks, at no cost and without delay.’

Amendment Number1

Motion Amendment CategoryPrivate Members' Motion

Date Tabled to Business Office17/06/2025

Date of Plenary Debate23/06/2025