Clause 22
Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Bill
1:45 pm
Sammy Wilson (East Antrim, DUP)
I appreciate the intention behind the amendment, but would it not be possible for those involved in organising, for example, a street riot to dodge into a house to escape arrest, to meet to arrange further disorder or simply to get away to come out again? They might not be there as members of a paramilitary group, or even be engaged in paramilitary activity, but they will be disturbing the peace and putting people’s lives in danger. In such circumstances, would the amendment not eliminate rather than extend the ability to enter premises?