Devolution of North's policing 'on track', says Woodward

The devolution of policing and justice powers to Stormont remains on track despite the sometimes perplexing rhetoric of Northern Ireland's politicians, the Secretary of State said tonight.

The devolution of policing and justice powers to Stormont remains on track despite the sometimes perplexing rhetoric of the North's politicians, the Secretary of State said tonight.

Shaun Woodward told an event in America he was confident that the transfer of law and order powers from Westminster and other outstanding pieces of the peace process jigsaw could be put in place.