Reid asks parties to reaffirm commitment to 'non-violence'
In his statement Northern Ireland Secretary Dr John Reid said he had today written to all the parties asking them to reaffirm their ‘‘total and absolute commitment’’ to the principles of democracy and non-violence.’’
Dr Reid said: ‘‘There can be no acceptable or tolerable level of violence.’’
Dr Reid told MPs that he had asked the Attorney General to lead an examination of police powers, bail arrangements and the scope for additional criminal offences.
The Attorney General would also examine whether there were any changes in the criminal law that could be made to facilitate successful prosecutions for acts of terrorism, violence and organised crime.
