SDLP恢复议员Tierney的职务,在强奸案发生争议后暂停适用有关参考规则。 SDLP reinstates councillor Tierney, suspends rules on references after rape case controversy.

北爱尔兰的SDLP已恢复了Brian Tierney议员的职务,他因提到一名因强奸而入狱的爱尔兰士兵的性格而被停职。 The SDLP in Northern Ireland has reinstated councillor Brian Tierney, who was suspended for giving a character reference to an Irish soldier jailed for rape. 该党的调查结论是,Tierney在该案上被误导,他道歉。 The party's investigation concluded Tierney was misled about the case, and he apologized. 自那时起,SDLP实施了新的规则,向代表提供关于支助虐待受害人的参考资料和强制性培训。 The SDLP has since implemented new rules on providing references and mandatory training for representatives on supporting victims of abuse.