Republican News · Thursday 23 May 2002

Human Rights Commission criticised

Sinn Féin human rights spokesperson Pat McNamee has criticised the decision by the Human Rights Commission (HRC) not to monitor the ongoing use of plastic bullets as part of its research into the weapon. Speaking on Monday, the Assembly member said:

"Sinn Féin has consistently demanded a ban on plastic bullets and we have made our position abundantly clear to the HRC. I welcome the fact that the Commission is engaging in research on this lethal weapon but am amazed that it have chosen to ignore their continued use.

"The place to find the real evidence about plastic bullets, and those who use them, is on the streets of North and East Belfast, where they are being discharged, and that is where the HRC should be examining their use."