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Burrows denies 'deals done' to block NI minimum criminal age rise

Burrows denies 'deals done' to block NI minimum criminal age rise
BBC Northern Ireland Tuesday 16 June 2026, 13:51 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) had tabled a petition of concern, which requires 30 signatures from at least two parties.

The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) had tabled a petition of concern, which requires 30 signatures from at least two parties.
Burrows (PERSON) NI (ORG) The Democratic Unionist Party (ORG)
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