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Report of the Independent Reviewer for National Security Arrangements 2023
16 May 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Northern Ireland Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement discusses the findings of Professor Marie Breen Smyth's report on national security arrangements in Northern Ireland for 2023, focusing on the reduction in terrorist-related deaths and an increase in non-National Security threat related incidents.
Action Requested
No specific action is requested. The minister summarizes the Independent Reviewer's compliance with Annex E of the St Andrews Agreement, confirming that PSNI continues to comply with all stipulated principles.
Key Facts
- Professor Marie Breen Smyth submitted her report for the period from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.
- There were no security-related deaths in Northern Ireland in 2023, a first since records began in 1969.
- The number of bombing and shooting incidents increased compared to the previous year.
- The NIRT threat level was raised from SUBSTANTIAL to SEVERE on March 28, 2023.
- A data breach involving PSNI officer details occurred on August 8, 2023.
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