McCrea supports local libraries in assisting the development of babies and toddlers
One of the Rhythm and Rhyme classes at the Lisburn City Library which meets every Thursday morning
Today Lagan Valley MLA Basil McCrea visited Lisburn City Library as they welcomed around 40 young babies and toddlers under four, into their weekly “Rhythm and Rhyme” sessions.
The UUP Education spokesperson plans to support the benefits of Libraries NI scheme at the Assembly due to the vast range of positive benefits it has to young children’s early development.
“The children here are not only enjoying themselves, but they are receiving the crucial foundations for later education as they are also benefitting from improved concentration, listening skills and expanded social skills for when they enter into a school environment” stated Mr McCrea. Read more
Basil McCrea responds to Secretary of State’s statement on Stop and Search powers
Basil McCrea, UUP Spokesperson on Policing
Speaking about today’s written ministerial statement by the Secretary of State on the use of Stop and Search powers under the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 Chair of the Policing Board’s Human Rights and Professional Standards Committee Basil McCrea MLA said:
“The Board has been conducting a review on the use of stop and search powers and today’s statement by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland provides further context on the use of particular powers and authorisations required for policing in Northern Ireland. Read more
Policing Board launches 6th Human Rights Annual Report
Human Rights Committee Chair, Basil McCrea
The Policing Board today launches its latest Human Rights Annual Report through a ‘let’s talk’ styled event which, as well as highlighting the findings from the report, will give stakeholders the opportunity to debate and discuss issues surrounding policing and human rights.
Speaking about the event Basil McCrea MLA , Chair of the Human Rights and Professional Standards Committee said:
“This event is about encouraging discussion and debate on policing and human rights and I look forward to hearing what people have to say on this important issue. Read more
