Civil Disorder: Northern Ireland
Lords · Question HL1863 · Tabled 8 Jul 2026 · Northern Ireland Office · Official record
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness Whitaker
To ask His Majesty's Government what actions they are taking to prevent a recurrence of the riots in Ballymena in which members of the Roma community were targeted.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent, 14 Jul 2026
The disorder in Ballymena last year was shocking and unacceptable. There is no place for racism or violence of any kind in Northern Ireland. One of the characteristics of this country is that we treat people with equality, respect and dignity, regardless ...