Review into the development of a formal process and guidance on the handling of Westminster Statutory Instruments that include a role for the Northern Ireland Assembly

Overview

The Assembly and Executive Review Committee (AERC) has agreed to conduct a review into the development of a formal process and guidance on the handling of Westminster Statutory Instruments (SIs) which relate to devolved matters and therefore include a role for the Northern Ireland Assembly.

The review, which was originally proposed by the Executive Office, will focus on examining the potential for the Assembly and the Executive to provide meaningful input into considerations on these particular Westminster SIs.

Why your views matter

The AERC is seeking views from stakeholders on their experience of the existing arrangements for the handling of these particular Westminster SIs and welcomes any suggestions for possible improvements to those arrangements.

Following consideration of the evidence gathered, the review will lead to an evidence-based report that will inform the Assembly and the Executive. The report, which will be debated in the Assembly, will help to facilitate the Assembly and the Executive in taking a co-ordinated, systematic and strategic approach to providing input to, and influencing as appropriate, considerations on Westminster SIs which relate to devolved matters.

Please see the "Related" documents below for background information to assist in completing the survey questions, including the terms of reference and comparative research on the arrangements for the scrutiny of applicable SIs in other devolved legisatures.