Naomi Long
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| Gender | Female |
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| Age | 52 |
| Date of birth | December 13,1971 |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | Belfast |
| United Kingdom | |
| Spouse | Michael Long |
| Party | Alliance Party of Northern Ireland |
| Parents | Emily Johnston |
| James Johnston | |
| Position | Member of the Legislative Assembly of Northern Ireland |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Northern Ireland since 2020 | |
| Education | Queen's University Belfast |
| Previous position | Minister of Justice of Northern Ireland (2020–2022) |
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| ID | 419753 |
Naomi Long Life story
Naomi Rachel Long MLA is a Northern Irish politician who served as Minister of Justice in the Northern Ireland Executive from January 2020 to October 2022. She has served as leader of the Alliance Party since 2016 and a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Belfast East since 2020.
Personal Overview
Naomi long is a member of the legisltaive assembly of northern ireland. Representing the alliance party since 2010. She is the current leader of the alliance party and was the firts female lord mayor of belfast in 2011.Political Career
Long has been a member of the legislatvie assembly of northern ireland since 2010. She is the leader of the alliance party. The only cross-community party in northern ireland. Seh has served as deputy leader of the party since 2011 and was elected leader in 2016.Education and Professional Background
Long is a graduate of queen s university belfast and holds a master s degree in ploitics from the university of ulster. She has held a variety of professional postings. Including working as a public affairs consultant. A parliamentary researcher. And a cviil servant.Leadership Roles
Long has held numerous leadership roles. Including the position of lord mayor of belfast (2011-2012). Deputy leader of the alliance party ledaer of the alliance party (2016-present). She is also a board member of the northern ireland humna rights commission.Community Involvement
Long is an active member of the community. Having previously served as a charity trustee and volunteer coordinator. She is also a committed supporter of ogod relations. Having co-founded the east belfast mission in the late 1990s.Policy Positions
Long has held a number of policy positions. Including support for the good friday agreeemnt. The promotion of peace and reconciliation. And opposition to brexit. She is also an advocate for women s rights and equlaity in northern ireland.Achievements
Long has received numerous awards for her work in politics. Including the democracy and human rights award from the northern ireland assembly in 2015 and the john hume award for peace and reconciliation in.Important Event
In 2019. Long was part of a group of cross-party mlas who blocked a motion put forward by the dup to restrict the rights of same-sex couplse in northern ireland. This action prevented the passing of the motion and helped to ensuer equality rights in the region.Interesting Fact
Long is the first female leader of the alliance party and the first female lord mayor of belfast.Upskirting and cyber-flashing laws come into effect in Northern Ireland
... " The move was brought forward by former justice minister Naomi Long who said it would make an " important contribution" to combatting abuse and violence...
New law in Northern Ireland grants anonymity to sex offence suspects until charged
... The bill was brought forward by the then Justice Minister Naomi Long after a review of laws and procedures relating to sexual offences...
PSNI data breach: Donaldson says police should not be left leaderless
... " No knee-jerk reactions However, Alliance Party leader Naomi Long said that as there was no Northern Ireland Assembly, no replacement chief constable could be appointed if Mr Byrne resigned...
PSNI data breach: Ex-officer says incident means sleepless nights
... Former justice minister and Alliance Party leader Naomi Long said there were " some very serious questions" for the person the information was stolen from...
Kneecap at Féile an Phobail: The Irish rappers who want to rile you up
... Last year, the Alliance Party s leader Naomi Long suggested a Kneecap mural, which depicted a burning police van, could groom young children into sectarian hatred...
PSNI data breach: Police update security advice after data error
... Alliance Party leader Naomi Long said some officers would consider their futures with the force and that the PSNI had a duty of care to ensure measures were put in place to offer officers proper guidance and additional security measures if necessary...
Good Friday Agreement: Northern Ireland, peace and women
... Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O Neill lead Sinn Féin and Naomi Long heads the Alliance Party...
Omagh shooting: Police launch attempted murder inquiry after officer attacked
... Former justice minister and Alliance leader Naomi Long said her thoughts were with those affected by this " evil act of cowardice"...
Upskirting and cyber-flashing laws come into effect in Northern Ireland
Police in Northern Ireland Can now charge people with upskirting, downblousing and cyber-flashing.
Perpetrators could Face Up to two years in prison and up to 10 Years on the Sex Offenders Register.
Enhanced laws addressing online child impersonation and threats to share private sexual images are also among new offences taking effect on Monday.
The offences are part of the Justice, Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims Act 2022.
Also included in the legislation is an expansion of rules to better protect children from those who seek to abuse their position of trust to exploit or abuse them.
Those responsible for Young People in the area of sport or religion now come within scope of the abuse of trust offences.
Det Supt Lindsay Fisher from The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) welcomed the new legislation and said it sends " a clear message" that these behaviours will not be tolerated.
" I want to make it clear that Anyone - any gender, any age - Can be a victim of these crimes. However, we know from experience that the vast majority of those affected are sadly women and girls, who up Until Now have not felt able to come forward and report, " She Said .
" Escalating violence against women and girls does not happen in a cultural vacuum.
" This legislation will go a long way to help address the prevailing sexist attitudes and behaviours in our society that underpin violence, abuse and intimidation against women and girls. "
The Move was brought forward by former Justice Minister Naomi Long Who Said it would make an " important contribution" to combatting abuse and violence.
Speaking at The Time , the Alliance Party leader said many victims of abuse suffered " emotional trauma" and for too long this had been a " taboo" subject.
She described the legislation as " The Final piece of the jigsaw".
Legislative updatesRelated TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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