Northern Ireland: Murder of Lyra McKee Debate

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Northern Ireland: Murder of Lyra McKee

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Tuesday 23rd April 2019

(5 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Karen Bradley Portrait Karen Bradley
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My conversations with the police officers of the PSNI, including at the Strand Road police station on Saturday, have given me absolute reassurance that the PSNI is determined to take those steps, and that there will be no let-up.

Liz Saville Roberts Portrait Liz Saville Roberts (Dwyfor Meirionnydd) (PC)
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I echo the words of the Secretary of State and pay condolences on behalf of my party to the family and friends of Lyra McKee. I am sure that the Secretary of State values the need to accord safety to journalists bringing truth from conflicts. Following this horrific attack, would she consider working with the Foreign Secretary to propose a UN convention for the protection of journalists worldwide, to ensure that reporters in conflict zones are not treated as combatants?

Karen Bradley Portrait Karen Bradley
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I would be very happy to take that matter up with the Foreign Secretary.

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