We would LOVE a Bill of Rights
(Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness accepts Valentine’s cards on behalf of all the MLAs, from Kevin Hanratty and Sorcha McKenna)
The Human Rights Consortium has told our local MLAs that for Valentine’s Day, Northern Ireland would love a Bill of Rights.
Members of the Consortium presented Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness with Valentines cards for all 108 MLAs today at Stormont which asked Assembly members to support a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland.
Speaking at the Valentines event Campaign Officer for the Consortium Kevin Hanratty said, “We are at a key stage in the development of a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland. A recent survey we conducted showed that on average 75% of people in Northern Ireland think that having our own Bill of Rights is important. We are calling on our MLAs to make the publics Valentine wishes come true by supporting a strong Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland.”
“Anyone wishing to express their support for a Bill of Rights can have their say at http://www.billofrightsni.org”
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Yes we all need one like yesterday! It is the only way to build a just and fair country. Please bring up the subject at all meetings with in your own community as often as possible.
By Mike Mann on 16th Feb 2008