Thirdly, there will be little effective change in policing if the criminal justice system itself does not change. The significance of the Criminal Justice Review, which will be reporting in a few weeks' time, cannot be over-stated. We would ask that members keep a watching brief in this area and make representations to government accordingly. The US Congress has kindly, particularly in recent years, devoted much time and energy to the problems of Northern Ireland. If we have one message to give - it is that your work is not over just yet.
Peace processes are difficult and dangerous things, with the ability to fail as well as succeed.
Securing good policing will be a crucial building block for long term stability and true peace and justice in Northern Ireland. We are moving in the right direction but continued vigilance will be necessary if we are to be ultimately successful. We hope that human rights groups, local as well as international, can continue to look to you for your support around our concerns. On the impending anniversary of Rosemary Nelson's testimony to this meeting it seems the least we can all do is commit ourselves to trying to make sure that the policing problems she testified about to your Committee are effectively remedied.