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Unionists feel real anger towards appointments.
(From Newsletter)
PARLIAMENT has been told that recent appointments to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission have caused Oreal angerO among unionists.
DUP MP Peter Robinson told the Northern Ireland Grand Committee meeting at Westminster that Othe history of the Human Rights Commission to date has not been a happy oneO.
He continued: OWhatever perspective one may take on the issue of human rights, few could disagree that the work of the Commission has been dominated by controversy, resignations and an increasing isolation from the Northern Ireland community.
OWe believed the appointment of new commissioners presented the opportunity for a fresh start.
OThe Government had the opportunity to convince the unionist community, which has traditionally been sceptical about such matters, that the Human Rights Commission could be a positive force to protect fundamental rights and allow unionists to positively engage.
OUnfortunately, ...
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