CLAIRE SUGDEN: ‘Access to justice is essential to any legitimate democracy’

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Subscribe              Aug 28, 2021                 CLAIRE SUGDEN: 'Access to justice is essential to any legitimate democracy'           Former Justice Minister Claire Sugden talks to JOANNE SAVAGE about what gets her out of bed in the morning, advocating for victims and her opposition to an amnesty for Troubles murders pre-1998                 Lisburn Distillery's 'Class of 71' who faced Barcelona to be commemorated with special shirt   Lisburn Distillery is soon to unveil a special shirt to commemorate the Irish Cup winning team of 1971 who went on to face Barcelona in European competition.           Ex-top PSNI officer: Paramilitaries undermining rule of law and democracy   A former head of the PSNI Organised Crime Branch says paramilitaries are still posing a "significant" risk to the public and has slammed their continued acceptance as public figures in NI as a key problem that is undermining democracy and the rule of law.           Former top PSNI officer: Decriminalising paramilitaries idea is not a solution   A former head of the PSNI Organised Crime Branch has slammed suggestions from the government's paramilitary watchdog that a viable way to deal with paramilitary groups could be to decriminalise them.               NI woman and boyfriend on seven-year trip round world in homemade campervan   A Co Down woman and her partner are in the middle of what could turn out to be a seven-year road trip in a van which they've converted into their new home.       More the merrier with these fabulous wines   "Wonderful news!" my darling sister announces.                             Fiona Tuite is determined to make up for lost time           Ulster vice-captain Fiona Tuite is hoping to make up for lost time against Munster this evening as the Women's Interpro series starts.                   Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix in major doubt for second year   The 2021 Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix is serious doubt once again with only a few riders willing to undergo a gruelling 21-day quarantine period as part of strict Covid-19 protocols.       Andy Mitchell targeting a push for honours from Larne   Andy Mitchell believes Larne now have the squad capable of delivering a title challenge.       Derby fixture frustration but Gary Hamilton has high hopes for Glenavon progress   Gary Hamilton has experienced Mid-Ulster derby day as a fan, player and manager but heads into tonight's Danske Bank Premiership curtain-raiser frustrated at facing old rivals Portadown in the first fixture for a second successive season.                   View more news

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