What Price Human Rights and Equality in Northern Ireland
By Colin Harvey
Northern Ireland is figuring prominently in the news again. This time it is the discussions between the Conservative Party and the DUP on the formation of a workable new British government. Developments have provoked much criticism, derision and even satirical comment. Quite a bit is directed towards human rights and equality themes. Whatever emerges officially about any deal, it does provide a fitting opportunity to reflect on the state of (and prospects for) human rights and equality in Northern Ireland, nearly 20 years after the Good Friday Agreement.
