Policing Board Commences LGB&T Human Rights Thematic Inquiry
Basil McCrea MLA, Chairman of the Human Rights and Professional Standards Committee
As part of the Northern Ireland Policing Board’s (the Board’s) duty to monitor the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) for compliance with the Human Rights Act 1998, the Board has today announced a Human Rights Thematic Inquiry into the approach to policing with and for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGB&T) individuals.
Speaking about the Thematic, Basil McCrea MLA, Chair of the Human Rights and Professional Standards Committee said:
“Historically there has been a history of under reporting of crime from the LGB&T community Read more
A letter to my Party colleagues…
Basil McCrea, UUP Spokesperson for Education & Policing
A letter from Basil McCrea MLA
My Dear Colleagues
On the 22nd September our Party will meet to select a new leader. I write to ask you for your support.
I have chosen to write rather than produce a glossy brochure because the issues involved require careful consideration and your personal assessment. This is not a trivial decision but one of huge importance for it will decide not just the fate of our party, but perhaps the future of politics in Northern Ireland. Read more
Basil McCrea hosts public meeting in Enniskillen
Last night (21th Sept 2010), Basil McCrea hosted an open public meeting in the Killyhevlin Hotel, Eniskillen as part of his ongoing commitment to engaging with the electorate called ‘Basil McCrea Direct’, to listen to local peoples concerns regarding current issues.
Basil McCrea hosts public meeting in Fivemiletown
Last night (20th Sept 2010) Basil McCrea hosted an open public meeting in the Valley Hotel, Fivemiletown to listen to local peoples concerns regarding current issues.
Alan In Belfast talking to Tom Elliott and Basil McCrea as they compete for UUP leadership
Basil McCrea MLA speaking after a local garden show in his constituency to Alan In Belfast
Describing Basil as “affable”, “fluent” and “terribly straight forward”, Alan commented; “It neither felt like he was on guard, nor that he was performing for the camera.
“He was very comfortable in his role as the challenger and outsider…. Basil had questions to ask me, and he listened to the answers. He took the opportunity to get another viewpoint – often a good skill for a leader.
“He sounds like a leader, and projects a mood of hope: growing the vote, beating the DUP.”
See the interview Read more
Newsletter interview Basil McCrea and Tom Elliott about what the electorate can expect from their leadership styles
Today the Newsletter posted an article asking Basil McCrea and Tom Elliott about their respective leadership styles and ideas, and what the electorate can expect if either candidate should they be elected.
Basil McCrea and Tom Elliott interviewed on Hearts and Minds
Basil McCrea during his interview on Hearts and Minds 16th Sept
Last Thursday evening (16th September 2010) , UUP leadership candidates Basil McCrea and Tom Elliott appears on BBC NIs popular political programme Hearts and Minds discussing the proposed vision for the future of the party.
The programme can still be viewed on BBC Iplayer here;
Hearts and Minds; 16th Sept 2010
Human Rights and Professional Standards Committee briefed on policing of parades
Police in Ardoyne during the riots this year
Members of the Human Rights and Professional Standards Committee have received a briefing from Chief Superintendent Mark Hamilton, ‘A’ District Commander, on the issues for the PSNI concerning parading.
Discussions focussed not just on the costs and resources involved in policing parades for the period April 2010 to July 2010, but also on the wider impact that such serious disorder has across the whole community in Northern Ireland.
Speaking about the meeting, Chair of the Human Rights and Professional Standards Committee, Basil McCrea MLA said Read more
Human Rights and Professional Standards Committee receives advice on image release guidance
Basil McCrea MLA, Chairman of the Human Rights and Professional Standards Committee and Policing Board member
Whilst details of the policing of the parades around the twelfth period and over the summer months were discussed with the Chief Constable at the last Board Meeting, the Human Rights and Professional Standards Committee yesterday (16 September) held further discussions with chair Basil McCrea MLA, about the human rights implications of the PSNI decision to release photographs of young people wanted for questioning in relation to serious disorder.
Speaking about the issue of release of images of young people, Committee Chair, Basil McCrea, MLA said:
“This issue of image release has generated significant public debate but at the end of the day the police must actwithin and meet the legislative standards Read more
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