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‘Damaging’ if women feel unsafe campaigning in general election

“Sadly female participation in politics generally is lower, we see a lower number of candidates and a lower number of female representatives,” he told BBC News NI.

“I think we would be a poorer society if women did not feel safe to campaign or take part in elections, it would be damaging to democracy.

“It creates barriers for those who have an important message to share and campaign on, and I think it’s very detrimental to our democracy and reduces voter choice.”

According to the commission, during the elections last year, almost 200 incidents were reported to the police. The vast majority of these related to the theft, removal or damage of election posters.


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