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13/12/2016
'No Concerns' Over Charter NI Work After UDA Claims
The PSNI has assured Ministers there are "no concerns" regarding the work of Charter NI after a senior police officer linked some members to paramilitary activity.
First Minister Arlene Foster, Health Minister Michelle O'Neill and Justice Minister Claire Sugden met with the Chief Constable George Hamilton and Deputy Chief Constable Drew Harris on Monday, 12 December.
The community organisation in east Belfast received £1.7million from the Social Investment Fund (SIF).
Assistant Chief Constable Stephen Martin claimed some individuals had links to the UDA.
He said he believed the individuals had taken part in paramilitary activity in the past year.
An Executive Office spokesperson said: "Ministers were assured by the PSNI that it has no concerns about the work of Charter NI. It was also explained that the PSNI would itself continue to work with Charter NI.
"We have made clear that where there is any evidence of criminal activity, police should investigate thoroughly and bring those responsible before the courts. Courts and jail are the only place for anyone involved in paramilitarism.
"We have also emphasised that any individuals associated with Charter NI or any community enterprise must make a clear choice between paramilitarism and legitimate community work. There can be no acceptance of or ambivalence towards illegal activity."
(CD/JP)
First Minister Arlene Foster, Health Minister Michelle O'Neill and Justice Minister Claire Sugden met with the Chief Constable George Hamilton and Deputy Chief Constable Drew Harris on Monday, 12 December.
The community organisation in east Belfast received £1.7million from the Social Investment Fund (SIF).
Assistant Chief Constable Stephen Martin claimed some individuals had links to the UDA.
He said he believed the individuals had taken part in paramilitary activity in the past year.
An Executive Office spokesperson said: "Ministers were assured by the PSNI that it has no concerns about the work of Charter NI. It was also explained that the PSNI would itself continue to work with Charter NI.
"We have made clear that where there is any evidence of criminal activity, police should investigate thoroughly and bring those responsible before the courts. Courts and jail are the only place for anyone involved in paramilitarism.
"We have also emphasised that any individuals associated with Charter NI or any community enterprise must make a clear choice between paramilitarism and legitimate community work. There can be no acceptance of or ambivalence towards illegal activity."
(CD/JP)
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