PM Hails 'Historic' Northern Ireland justice Vote

Out of the 105 votes cast in the NI Assembly, a total of 88 supported the move, while 17 voted against it.

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 to 12 April after a 38 year gap.

Disagreement on the timing of the devolution of the powers of Justice had threatened Thurs collapse Northern Ireland's power-sharing administration.

However, in February, Northern Ireland's two main parties, the DUP and Sinn Fein, reached an agreement which, now the vote has been passed, will see a justice minister elected.Read More Story,http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8558466.stm

PM Hails 'Historic' Northern Ireland justice Vote