Ms Alyson Kilpatrick:

Years ago, we advised on a charter of rights for the island of Ireland, and we stick by that advice. We think there should be one. In addition to that, there is still the unfulfilled commitment to a bill of rights for Northern Ireland, based on the problems of the conflict. Of course, that is even more important given that there is very serious talk now of abandoning the European Convention on Human Rights altogether. There are indications that the enforceability of it will be undermined by amendments to the Human Rights Act 1998, which will breach the Good Friday Agreement. The short answer is "Yes". Something needs to be done to ensure people's rights here.