Motion

Motion TitleDrug Dealing Sentencing

Motion TextThat this Assembly expresses serious concern with the growing number of drug-related deaths in Northern Ireland, which have increased by 47 per cent within a decade; recognises that addiction is a complex public health issue requiring early intervention and timely access to treatment; acknowledges the need for coordinated efforts between the Department of Health, the Department of Justice, the Department of Education and the Department for Communities to improve prevention and recovery pathways; notes the devastating impact of the illegal supply of drugs on families and communities; supports the campaign for Jasmin’s Law to secure accountability for those who profit from the sale of drugs; and calls on the Minister of Justice to address sentencing frameworks for those convicted of drug supply offences within the Criminal Justice (Sentencing etc) Bill, prioritising measures that ensure penalties properly reflect the harm caused by so-called death dealers, act as a meaningful deterrent and demonstrate that those who devastate lives and profit from addiction will face consequences proportionate to the gravity of their crimes.

Motion CategoryPrivate Members' Motion

Motion TypeOpposition business

Date Tabled to Business Office13/04/2026

Date Selected By Committee14/04/2026

Date of Plenary Debate21/04/2026