AQW 15707/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Infrastructure
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the steps he is taking, including a timescale, to (i) speed up the removal of posters expressing racial hatred placed on departmental property; and (ii) improve engagement with the PSNI on this issue.
Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 25 September 2024
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Priority
- Tabled
- 25 September 2024
- Answer due by
- 3 October 2024
- Answered
- 4 October 20249 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Infrastructure
- Priority question
- Yes
Answer
Racism is a scourge in our society, and there can be no tolerance for hatred and discrimination in our communities.
The display of a poster expressing racial hatred is a criminal offence. When a crime has been committed, it is for the police to investigate and to act to resolve matters and I would encourage anyone with information in regards the display of such items to contact the PSNI.