To ask the Minister of Justice to outline (i) what timescale they have for the implementation of a strategy to tackle all forms of paramilitarism and gangsterism; and (ii) how they will ensure victims of intimidation remain in their homes while the perpetrators are dealt with by the PSNI.

The Executive is currently implementing its Action Plan to Tackle Paramilitary Activity, Criminality, and Organised Crime. The Action Plan runs from 2016 to 2021 and includes commitments that are being delivered by government departments, statutory agencies and a wide range of delivery partners, including in the voluntary and community sector. The Action Plan has an associated funding allocation of £50m, which is jointly provided by HM Treasury and NI Executive funds.

Many of the issues involved are long-term and complex in nature, and will take time to address in full. In the near future, the Executive will be considering how to refresh the Action Plan in light of the learning generated through implementing the existing commitments.

My officials are also preparing a consultation on a draft Organised Crime Strategy for Northern Ireland with the overarching aim to protect individuals, communities and businesses from organised crime. The strategy will complement work under the Tackling Paramilitary Activity, Criminality and Organised Crime Programme.

Decisions regarding the relocation of victims of intimidation are an operational matter for the PSNI and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. You may therefore wish to direct your question directly to those organisations.