McGlone raises need for tougher hate crime legislation

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SDLP Opposition Justice Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA has raised the need for tougher hate crime legislation at Stormont. He was speaking during evidence from the Human Rights Commission on the Criminal Justice (Sentencing) Bill at the Justice Committee on Thursday. Mr McGlone raised the issue in the context of racist disorder witnessed across the North … Continue reading McGlone raises need for tougher hate crime legislation

McGlone condemns arson attack on Orange hall

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has condemned an arson attack on an Orange hall near Magherafelt. Police are treating the fire at Ballynougher Orange hall as a hate crime. Mr McGlone said there was no place for these kind of attacks in society and that everyone’s culture must be respected. Mid Ulster MLA Mr … Continue reading McGlone condemns arson attack on Orange hall