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15/09/2017
Call For Threats On Probation Service Staff To Be Lifted Immediately
Sinn Fein is calling for threats from dissident republicans on Probation Service staff to be lifted immediately.
Cllr Gerry Kelly made the call after it was revealed that staff in Northern Ireland have been told to review their security.
Mr Kelly said: "This is a threat against staff, all of whom are social workers and over 70 per cent of are women.
"The Probation Service plays an important role within the justice system, particularly in terms of preventing reoffending and keeping communities safe. They also assist in the rehabilitation and re-integration of former prisoners back into a more positive role in the community.
"That is in stark contrast to the actions of the groups issuing these threats because they bring nothing but fear and misery to communities.
"They should withdraw it immediately and they should get off the backs of our communities once and for all."
(CD/LM)
Cllr Gerry Kelly made the call after it was revealed that staff in Northern Ireland have been told to review their security.
Mr Kelly said: "This is a threat against staff, all of whom are social workers and over 70 per cent of are women.
"The Probation Service plays an important role within the justice system, particularly in terms of preventing reoffending and keeping communities safe. They also assist in the rehabilitation and re-integration of former prisoners back into a more positive role in the community.
"That is in stark contrast to the actions of the groups issuing these threats because they bring nothing but fear and misery to communities.
"They should withdraw it immediately and they should get off the backs of our communities once and for all."
(CD/LM)
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