AQW 53505 22-27 – Stalking offences tried in the Magistrates’ Courts

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of (i) sentencing; and (ii) guidelines, in relation to stalking offences tried in the Magistrates’ Courts. Minister of Justice: Sentencing is a matter for the court to determine within the sentencing range … Continue reading AQW 53505 22-27 – Stalking offences tried in the Magistrates’ Courts

AQW 52787/22-27 – AI-enabled and camera-equipped smart glasses in schools

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to AQW 51716/22-27, whether any assessment has been made of the specific safeguarding risks arising from the use of AI-enabled and camera-equipped smart glasses in schools, early years providers, and any other educational settings within their remit attended by children. Minister of Education: … Continue reading AQW 52787/22-27 – AI-enabled and camera-equipped smart glasses in schools

AQW 45332/22-27 – Autism support guidelines for schools

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education to detail any steps his Department is taking to ensure the adequacy of support guidelines in (i) primary; and (ii) secondary, schools for children with autism. Minister of Education: The Education Authority (EA) Local Impact Teams (LITs) recognise and value neurodiversity and are committed … Continue reading AQW 45332/22-27 – Autism support guidelines for schools