I propose to take Questions Nos. 5 to 7, inclusive, together.
I met members of Rosemary Nelson's family, her mother Sheila, her sisters, Caitlín and Bernadette, and her brother, Eunan, on Tuesday, 20 February last. They were accompanied by representatives of two human rights organisations. I took the opportunity to review with the family recent developments in the case.
Rosemary Nelson's murder was an attack on a dedicated and committed defence lawyer and human rights defender. It was also an attack on the legal system.
I acknowledge the effort and resources the investigative team under the Deputy Chief Constable of Norfolk Constabulary, Colin Port, have put into bringing the perpetrators of this terrible crime to justice and I wish them every success in their endeavours. Officials keep in close contact with the British authorities and the family on the investigation.
However, Rosemary's case also raises wider issues of concern to her family, the public and the international community. For this reason, after meeting Rosemary's family, I called for an independent, judicial public inquiry into all the circumstances surrounding her death.