IRA 'continuing paramilitary activities'
News Article 20 April 2004
The Northern Ireland secretary has released the Independent Monitoring Commission's controversial report on paramilitary violence.
IT to speed up Ulster's justice system
News Article 19 April 2004
John Spellar has welcomed the launch in Northern Ireland of new technology that makes information on convictions and criminal records available to all criminal justice organisations with a relevant interest.
Finucane delegation holds talks in No10
News Article 19 April 2004
A delegation of Northern Ireland politicians pressing for an immediate public inquiry into the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane has held talks in Downing Street.
Union urges better legal protection for teachers
News Article 16 April 2004
Teachers wrongly accused of assaulting pupils should be given better protection, a Northern Ireland union has argued.
Sinn Fein rejects ceasefire report
News Article 15 April 2004
Sinn Fein has condemned an independent report on paramilitary ceasefires which has been delivered to the British and Irish governments.
Ministers launch NI anti-poverty consultation
News Article 14 April 2004
Ministers have launched a public consultation on government plans for tackling social exclusion and poverty in Northern Ireland.
Referendum threat to Good Friday agreement
News Article 13 April 2004
Ulster's human rights chief has expressed concern that a forthcoming referendum in