CONCERN OVER NEW TERROR BILL
Concern over new terror bill
By Martina Purdy
THE Women's Coalition has expressed serious concerns about the new emergency legislation on both sides of the border following the Omagh
bomb.
After a meeting of 70 members in Belfast on the week end, the Coalition expressed concerns the legislation contravened the Good Friday Agreement.
A spokesperson said the Agreement is based on the principles of human rights and also commits the British and Irish governments to reviewing emergency laws.
The Coalition is proposing specific safeguards be put in place until the legislation is repealed.
"Access to legal counsel should not be withheld during interrogation. The audio and visual recording of all interrogation should be introduced forthwith."
"These measures are in the interests of the police and criminal justice system as much as the defendants."
By Martina Purdy
THE Women's Coalition has expressed serious concerns about the new emergency legislation on both sides of the border following the Omagh
bomb.
After a meeting of 70 members in Belfast on the week end, the Coalition expressed concerns the legislation contravened the Good Friday Agreement.
A spokesperson said the Agreement is based on the principles of human rights and also commits the British and Irish governments to reviewing emergency laws.
The Coalition is proposing specific safeguards be put in place until the legislation is repealed.
"Access to legal counsel should not be withheld during interrogation. The audio and visual recording of all interrogation should be introduced forthwith."
"These measures are in the interests of the police and criminal justice system as much as the defendants."
Further Information
Publisher: BELFAST TELEGRAPH
Ref: BT/0392
Published Date: 07-Sep-98
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