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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Friday, 13 October 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 October 2023. It was answered by Sarah Dines (Conservative) on Friday, 20 October 2023 on behalf of the Home Office.


Young Offenders: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will hold discussions with the Police Service of Northern Ireland on tackling physical abuse between people under the age of 18 in Northern Ireland.

Original answer

Policing, including the response to physical abuse, is a delegated matter for consideration by the Northern Ireland Executive.

We are open to discussions with the Police Service of Northern Ireland to share knowledge on tackling physical abuse amongst young people.

The answer was corrected by Sarah Dines (Conservative)

on Monday, 23 October 2023 on behalf of the Home Office.

Corrected answer

Policing, including the response to physical abuse, is a delegated devolved matter for consideration by the Northern Ireland Executive.

We are open to discussions with the Police Service of Northern Ireland to share knowledge on tackling physical abuse amongst young people.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
200603
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Crimes of violence Northern Ireland Police Service of Northern Ireland Young offenders
Link
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