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AQW 12129/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy whether information in relation to incidences of sexual violence and harassment which have occurred in further education colleges between students is recorded by her Department.

Asked by Connie Egan MLA on 17 May 2024

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Tabled
17 May 2024
Answer due by
4 June 2024
Answered
29 May 202412 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
No

Answer

The Department does not record incidences of sexual violence and harassment which have occurred in Further Education colleges between students. Where such allegations are made, they are recorded and investigated by individual Further Education colleges under Safeguarding, Care and Welfare policies and procedures.

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