Police chief taking allegations of surveillance of journalists ‘incredibly seriously’, Stormont hears

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Speaking during Assembly questions for her department, Ms Long said she shared the concerns raised about the alleged routine surveillance of journalists. “The chief constable is taking this incredibly seriously as rightly he should and is considering other mechanisms to provide reassurance.”

 

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