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Criminal Justice Inspectorate: Use G8 plan for riots | Criminal Justice Inspectorate: Use G8 plan for riots |
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A Criminal Justice Inspectorate report has called for those involved in rioting in Northern Ireland to be brought before the courts more swiftly. | A Criminal Justice Inspectorate report has called for those involved in rioting in Northern Ireland to be brought before the courts more swiftly. |
Special arrangements were put in place during the G8 economic summit to deal quickly with anyone involved in violence. | Special arrangements were put in place during the G8 economic summit to deal quickly with anyone involved in violence. |
Inspectors said those plans should be used to deal with any prolonged incidents of public disorder. | Inspectors said those plans should be used to deal with any prolonged incidents of public disorder. |
Chief inspector Brendan McGuigan said a joined-up response had been in place. | Chief inspector Brendan McGuigan said a joined-up response had been in place. |
"There was custody provision, there were doctors available to examine arrested persons," he said. | "There was custody provision, there were doctors available to examine arrested persons," he said. |
"There were courts available all over Northern Ireland to actually deal with an influx of arrested persons and indeed, there was cellular accommodation made available in the prisons. | |
"That's what a joined-up response is from the criminal justice system." |
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