McGlone calls for focus on hate crime legislation

SDLP Opposition Justice Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA has said the Executive and Minister need to focus on hate crime legislation. He was speaking after a racist display at a bonfire in Moygashel. Mr McGlone has advocated strongly to strengthen the hate crime element in the upcoming Sentencing Bill. Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone said, "If … Continue reading McGlone calls for focus on hate crime legislation

McGlone raises need for tougher hate crime legislation

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

AQW 44971/22-27 – Department of Health Use of Artificial Intelligence

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health whether his Department has used Artificial Intelligence to assist with drafting (i) legislation; and (ii) policy, in the last 12 months. Minister of Health: The Department of Health has not employed artificial intelligence to assist with drafting legislation or policy in the past twelve … Continue reading AQW 44971/22-27 – Department of Health Use of Artificial Intelligence

SDLP brings forward amendment to give police greater powers to seize scramblers and e-scooters

The SDLP is bringing forward an amendment to legislation to give police greater powers to seize scramblers and e-scooters being used in a dangerous or anti-social manner. The amendment to the Justice Bill would allow police to seize vehicles causing alarm, distress or annoyance without first having to issue a warning. SDLP Opposition Justice Spokesperson … Continue reading SDLP brings forward amendment to give police greater powers to seize scramblers and e-scooters

AQW 45093/22-27 – Department for Infrastructure Use of Artificial Intelligence

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department has used Artificial Intelligence to assist with drafting (i) legislation; and (ii) policy, in the last 12 months. Minister for Infrastructure: The Department for Infrastructure does not hold information on the individual use of AI. The Department has made Microsoft Copilot … Continue reading AQW 45093/22-27 – Department for Infrastructure Use of Artificial Intelligence

AQW 45335/22-27 – Support for victims of stalking

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any steps her Department is taking to support victims of stalking. Minister of Justice: I am committed to giving victims of stalking the protections they need to live safely and without fear. The Protection from Stalking Act (NI) 2022 is a key … Continue reading AQW 45335/22-27 – Support for victims of stalking

AQW 45094/22-27 – Department for Communities Use of Artificial Intelligence

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Communities whether his Department has used Artificial Intelligence to assist with drafting (i) legislation; and (ii) policy, in the last 12 months. Minister for Communities: My Department uses Microsoft Copilot, an AI assistant which can be accessed as part of Office 365. Officials may use … Continue reading AQW 45094/22-27 – Department for Communities Use of Artificial Intelligence

AQW 44970/22-27 – Department of Justice Use of Artificial Intelligence

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice whether her Department has used Artificial Intelligence to assist with drafting (i) legislation; and (ii) policy, in the last 12 months. Minister of Justice: (i) No, legislation is still drafted directly by staff. (ii) Yes, AI was sometimes used at the initial stage to … Continue reading AQW 44970/22-27 – Department of Justice Use of Artificial Intelligence