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Maurice Fitzmaurice

Northern Ireland stalking law a “key priority”, Naomi Long tells Assembly

Stalking legislation in Northern Ireland is a “key priority”, Naomi Long said on Tuesday as a new law aimed at tackling the issue took a step forward.

The Protection from Stalking Bill was debated at the Assembly during its Consideration Stage with the Justice Minister saying it will offer victims of the “horrendous crime ” the protection they deserve.

The Consideration Stage is just two steps away from the Bill receiving Royal Assent and becoming law.

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