Naomi Long MLA @naomi_long@respublicae.eu
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@AmandaFBelfast Amanda, that's so unacceptable. I'm so sorry you and your mum are being targeted like this. Disgraceful.
@BearinSiam @2legit2quitNI @moneillsf @MaryLouMcDonald I have done, as anyone who reads my feed can see. If you've nothing to say about this, you're in no position to be lecturing anyone on how to condemn anything.
@paul_pryan122 For @allianceparty, @stewartcdickson and @DannyDonnelly1 whose poster was also placed front and centre of this pyre.
For @uuponline, it's John Stewart. @duponline it's David Hilditch, @gordonlyons1 and @eastantrimmp is the MP.
@2legit2quitNI @moneillsf @MaryLouMcDonald I have many times. You see this as being about sides: I see it as being about sectarian bigotry and hatred.
I don't much care the branding, it's all repugnant.
@piciniscoceltic @kingbrianconnor @FaithNoMorebook @JoeBrolly1993 @MaryLouMcDonald I've already reported that to the PSNI as there were a number of potentially criminal aspects to that display in Cregagh.
I felt physically sick at those photos - not just at the effigies but at the festering hatred and sectarianism they represent; hatred that not only persists in our community but is being passed on to the next generation as normal.
This has to stop.
Our children deserve better.
These were not last minute additions. There are photos of a children's "fun day" taking place at this fire while our effigies were hanging on it. Some local businesses even sponsored it.
What kind of parent would see that and think it's acceptable for their child to see? >
I'm not sharing the images due to risk of distressing families who have lost loved ones by suicide. And because they are utterly sick.
I will, however, be sharing them and the pictures of the bonfire builders standing proudly in front of their creation with with the police.
🧵So, having become accustomed to seeing my posters burned on bonfires, I honestly thought nothing could shock me anymore. However, late last night I received photos of effigies of me, @moneillsf and @MaryLouMcDonald hanged on the bonfire at Glenfield in Carrickfergus. >
@BenjamimWillard My department has no enforcement powers to do so.
@BT19692 @LoyalistTroller @moneillsf @DeirdreHargey Well, it isn't for want of explanation.
Put simply, justice policy is my job.
Operational delivery, which is independent of political interference, is not my job.
I create policy and law: the police, PPS and Judiciary are independent in applying it.
It's set out on nidirect.
@Derekmmcgregor1 @TerryMc13225665 @ShaileshVara Yes, I do make some good points. Thanks for the acknowledgement.
@BT19692 @LoyalistTroller @moneillsf @DeirdreHargey They only become PSNI issue if a civil action is breached.
It's mainly for landowners/agencies to act (either directly or via the courts) to address issues such as trespass or breach of byelaws.
There have been prosecutions in connection with bonfires in the past on this basis.
@BT19692 @LoyalistTroller @moneillsf @DeirdreHargey I do and I use it appropriately. That means being clear that I don't and can't direct PSNI operationally or hold them to account as you suggest. I do, however, engage with them regularly and raise my concerns.
In relation to prosecution, most of the offences are civil. 1/2
@Derekmmcgregor1 @TerryMc13225665 @ShaileshVara I didn't realise you were a speech and language therapist, Derek.
I clearly get enough air or I wouldn't be here.
However, while we're offering unsolicited advice, maybe don't offer people unsolicited advice: it smacks of entitlement and arrogance.
@BT19692 @LoyalistTroller @moneillsf @DeirdreHargey I don't control the police: they are entirely independent of my office.
They are accountable to the Policing Board and the Police Ombudsman, but not to me.
@howlingmoon1233 @SeanIreland123 @JamieBrysonCPNI Unsurprisingly, I disagree.
@ColBel74 Well, I'm up for proper action to prevent that. The FICT report offered solutions: we need the Executive to take action.
@MeabhMcG @stellacreasy @YvetteCooperMP @ArleneFosterUK @ClaireHanna @carlalockhart I've already done so and reported this hate-filled monstrosity to the police.
Absolutely unacceptable sectarian and misogynistic hatred.
@TerryMc13225665 @ShaileshVara Bet you've a great line in mother-in-law jokes, too...🙄
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