นสพ.คอม - N Ireland backs policing switch

<body> <h1>N Ireland backs policing switch</h1> <p> Speaker William Hay asked the clerk to read out the result of the vote The devolution of policing and justice powers to Northern Ireland marks the end to decades of strife, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said. Out of the 105 votes cast in the NI Assembly, a total of 88 supported the move, with 17 against. Mr Brown said the politics of progress had now replaced politics of division. It sends the most powerful message to those who would return to violence: that democracy and tolerance will prevail, he said. The courage and leadership of the parties who voted to complete devolution at Stormont will be noted around the world. Policing and justice powers will now be devolved on 12 April after a 38-year gap. US Senator Hillary Clinton said devolving the powers was an important step in ensuring a peaceful and prosperous future for Northern Ireland. Hillary Clinton had personally lobbied NI politicians I encourage all parties to work together in a spirit of cooperation and compromi </p> </body>