Naomi Long

Member of the Legislative Assembly of Northern Ireland

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Gender	Female
Age	52
Date of birth	December 13,1971
Zodiac sign	Sagittarius
Born	Belfast
	United Kingdom
Spouse	Michael Long
Party	Alliance Party of Northern Ireland
Parents	Emily Johnston
	James Johnston
Position	Member of the Legislative Assembly of Northern Ireland
	Member of the Legislative Assembly of Northern Ireland since 2020
Education	Queen's University Belfast
Previous position	Minister of Justice of Northern Ireland (2020–2022)
Date of Reg.	2019-02-15 07:16:45
Date of Upd.	2023-08-12 19:55:42
ID	419753

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Naomi Long Life story

Naomi Rachel Long MLA is a Northern Irish politician who served as Minister of Justice in the Northern Ireland Executive from January 2020 to October 2022. She has served as leader of the Alliance Party since 2016 and a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Belfast East since 2020.

Personal Overview

Naomi long is a member of the legisltaive assembly of northern ireland. Representing the alliance party since 2010. She is the current leader of the alliance party and was the firts female lord mayor of belfast in 2011.

Political Career

Long has been a member of the legislatvie assembly of northern ireland since 2010. She is the leader of the alliance party. The only cross-community party in northern ireland. Seh has served as deputy leader of the party since 2011 and was elected leader in 2016.

Education and Professional Background

Long is a graduate of queen s university belfast and holds a master s degree in ploitics from the university of ulster. She has held a variety of professional postings. Including working as a public affairs consultant. A parliamentary researcher. And a cviil servant.

Leadership Roles

Long has held numerous leadership roles. Including the position of lord mayor of belfast (2011-2012). Deputy leader of the alliance party ledaer of the alliance party (2016-present). She is also a board member of the northern ireland humna rights commission.

Community Involvement

Long is an active member of the community. Having previously served as a charity trustee and volunteer coordinator. She is also a committed supporter of ogod relations. Having co-founded the east belfast mission in the late 1990s.

Policy Positions

Long has held a number of policy positions. Including support for the good friday agreeemnt. The promotion of peace and reconciliation. And opposition to brexit. She is also an advocate for women s rights and equlaity in northern ireland.

Achievements

Long has received numerous awards for her work in politics. Including the democracy and human rights award from the northern ireland assembly in 2015 and the john hume award for peace and reconciliation in.

Important Event

In 2019. Long was part of a group of cross-party mlas who blocked a motion put forward by the dup to restrict the rights of same-sex couplse in northern ireland. This action prevented the passing of the motion and helped to ensuer equality rights in the region.

Interesting Fact

Long is the first female leader of the alliance party and the first female lord mayor of belfast.

Upskirting and cyber-flashing laws come into effect in Northern Ireland

Nov 27,2023 1:41 am

... " The move was brought forward by former justice minister Naomi Long who said it would make an " important contribution" to combatting abuse and violence...

New law in Northern Ireland grants anonymity to sex offence suspects until charged

Sep 27,2023 8:41 pm

... The bill was brought forward by the then Justice Minister Naomi Long after a review of laws and procedures relating to sexual offences...

PSNI data breach: Donaldson says police should not be left leaderless

Aug 15,2023 5:21 am

... " No knee-jerk reactions However, Alliance Party leader Naomi Long said that as there was no Northern Ireland Assembly, no replacement chief constable could be appointed if Mr Byrne resigned...

PSNI data breach: Ex-officer says incident means sleepless nights

Aug 11,2023 5:11 am

... Former justice minister and Alliance Party leader Naomi Long said there were " some very serious questions" for the person the information was stolen from...

Kneecap at Féile an Phobail: The Irish rappers who want to rile you up

Aug 10,2023 10:50 pm

... Last year, the Alliance Party s leader Naomi Long suggested a Kneecap mural, which depicted a burning police van, could groom young children into sectarian hatred...

PSNI data breach: Police update security advice after data error

Aug 9,2023 11:51 am

... Alliance Party leader Naomi Long said some officers would consider their futures with the force and that the PSNI had a duty of care to ensure measures were put in place to offer officers proper guidance and additional security measures if necessary...