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  • Display of Flags and Emblems - Call for Evidence

    Overview The Display of Flags and Emblems Bill sets out to: Address the ongoing misuse of public property for the display of flags or emblems intended to exclude, intimidate, or assert control. Establish a clear and fair legal framework governing when and how flags or emblems may be displayed, balancing respect for cultural expression with the need to prevent intimidation, territorial marking, and the coercive use of symbols in shared public... More
    Opened today

  • Tree Protection Bill - Call for Evidence

    The Tree Protection Bill sets out to: Amend and strengthen primary legislation to provide enhanced legal protection for Northern Ireland’s oldest and most significant trees and woodlands. Reform the Tree Preservation Order (TPO) system to align with practice in England, Scotland, and Wales—closing loopholes, ensuring consistent enforcement across local authorities, and broadening designation criteria to reflect the full environmental, social, and health... More
    Opened today

  • Housing (Amendment) Bill - Call for Evidence

    The Housing (Amendment) Bill seeks to amend the Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 1988 by extending the definition of "threatened with homelessness" from 28 days to 60 days, enabling earlier intervention and support for people at risk of becoming homeless. The Committee for Communities is seeking views on the proposals contained in the Bill. More
    Opened today

  • Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill - Call for Evidence

    The Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill seeks to criminalise conversion practices intended to change or suppress a person's sexual orientation or gender identity, including through conversion therapy, coercive behaviour and removing a person from Northern Ireland for such purposes. The Committee for Communities is seeking views on the proposals contained in the Bill. More
    Opened today

  • Areas with Natural Constraints (Payments) Bill

    A Bill to reintroduce payments to farmers operating in Areas with Natural Constraints (ANC'S). More
    Closed 6 July 2026

  • Charities (Amendment) Bill - Call for Evidence

    The Charities (Amendment) Bill proposes a range of changes to charity law in Northern Ireland. The Bill aims to strengthen the powers of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, improve information sharing between regulators, modernise charity accounting and reporting requirements, and reduce administrative burdens on smaller charities. It also removes certain regulatory requirements for organisations established outside Northern Ireland that operate... More
    Opened 3 July 2026

  • The Housing Benefit (Earned Income Disregards) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Communities has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Communities at its meeting on 10 September 2026 : The Housing Benefit (Earned Income Disregards) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is accurate, complete, and whether... More
    Opened 3 July 2026

  • Fisheries, Aquaculture and Water Environment Bill

    The Fisheries, Aquaculture and Water Environment Bill is intended to modernise and consolidate the legislative framework by replacing the outdated and fragmented Fisheries Act (Northern Ireland) 1966. The Bill aims to support sustainable and profitable fisheries, underpinned by a resilient marine ecosystem, and will also establish statutory duties for the Department; strengthen regulatory and enforcement powers; update licensing systems; and ensure alignment with current environmental... More
    Opened 3 July 2026

  • The Surrender of Offensive Weapons (Compensation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Justice has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Justice at its meeting on 2 July 2026 : The Surrender of Offensive Weapons (Compensation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is accurate, complete, and whether it may result in any unintended... More
    Opened 3 July 2026

  • The Offensive Weapons Act 2019 (Commencement No.2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Justice has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Justice at its meeting on 2 July 2026 : The Offensive Weapons Act 2019 (Commencement No.2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is accurate, complete, and whether it may result in any unintended or... More
    Opened 3 July 2026

  • The Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) (Amendment, Surrender and Compensation) Order (Northern Ireland ) 2026

    The Committee for Justice has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Justice at its meeting on 2 July 2026 : The Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) (Amendment, Surrender and Compensation) Order (Northern Ireland ) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is accurate, complete, and... More
    Opened 3 July 2026

  • The Coronavirus Act 2020 (Extension of provisions relating to Live Links for courts and tribunals) (No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Justice has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Justice at its meeting on 2 July 2026 : The Coronavirus Act 2020 (Extension of Provisions Relating to Live Links for Courts and Tribunals) (No.2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is accurate,... More
    Opened 3 July 2026

  • School Uniforms (Trousers) Bill

    The Ad Hoc Committee on the School Uniforms (Trousers) Bill is considering the School Uniforms (Trousers) Bill . The Bill's Explanatory and Financial Memorandum has been prepared to assist the reader and should be read in conjunction with the Bill. To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on the Bill. The survey is open to any individual or organisation to respond. The School Uniforms (Trousers) Bill was introduced by the Committee... More
    Opened 2 July 2026

  • The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for the Economy has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for the Economy at its meeting on 23 September 2026 : The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the Department is accurate, complete, and whether it may result in... More
    Opened 2 July 2026

  • Inquiry into the Performance and Culture of the Northern Ireland Civil Service - Call for Evidence

    Since it was established in February 2024, the Committee for Finance has considered a wide range of information and data regarding a range of metrics with respect to the NI Civil Service. The Committee has engaged with the Department on this information and data, with Members seeking further extrapolation of this to allow the Committee to make suggestions as to how the NICS might improve its performance and support the evolution of its culture. The Committee agreed to undertake this... More
    Closed 2 July 2026

  • Inquiry into the Performance and Culture of the Northern Ireland Civil Service - Survey

    Since it was established in February 2024, the Committee for Finance has considered a wide range of information and data regarding a range of metrics with respect to the NI Civil Service. The Committee has engaged with the Department on this information and data, with Members seeking further extrapolation of this to allow the Committee to make suggestions as to how the NICS might improve its performance and support the evolution of its culture. The Committee agreed to undertake this... More
    Closed 2 July 2026

  • Victims and Witnesses of Crime Bill

    The Victims and Witnesses of Crime Bill sets out to make provision for: the establishment of a statutory Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses of Crime; the mandatory publication of victim-related statistics; improved regulation of access to complainants’ private information in serious sexual offence cases; pre-trial legal representation in serious sexual offence cases; a technical fix to address an issue which will arise when Committal Reform in Northern Ireland... More
    Opened 2 July 2026

  • The Parking Places (Disabled Persons’ Vehicles) (Amendment No. 3) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Infrastructure has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Infrastructure at its meeting on 9 September 2026 : The Parking Places (Disabled Persons’ Vehicles) (Amendment No. 3) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is accurate, complete, and whether it... More
    Opened 1 July 2026

  • Renewable Electricity Generation Bill

    The Renewable Electricity Generation Bill has been introduced to the Assembly by the Minister for the Economy. Currently, there is no existing renewable electricity support scheme in Northern Ireland open to new generation. The stated aim of the Renewable Electricity Generation Bill is to provide the framework for this - a Renewable Electricity Price Guarantee (“REPG”) scheme in Northern Ireland. Contracts for Difference (“CfDs”) are to be used to provide electricity... More
    Opened 1 July 2026

  • The Little Victoria Street Car Park, Belfast (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Infrastructure has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Infrastructure at its meeting on 9 September 2026 : SL1 – The Little Victoria Street Car Park, Belfast (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is accurate, complete, and whether it... More
    Closed 30 June 2026

  • SL1 - The Provision of Health Services to Persons Not Ordinarily Resident (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Health has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department of Health at its meeting on 18 June 2026 (via expedited process) : SL1 - The Provision of Health Services to Persons Not Ordinarily Resident (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is... More
    Closed 26 June 2026

  • SL1 - The Feed and Food (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Health has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) at its meeting on 02 July 2026: SL1 - The Feed and Food (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the FSA is accurate, complete, and whether it may result in any... More
    Closed 25 June 2026

  • Regional Balance Bill

    A Bill to make provision for: a statutory framework to improve regional balance in Northern Ireland; to impose a duty on the Executive to develop, adopt, maintain and implement a framework setting out how disparities in regional economic performance and living standards are to be addressed across government; and to confer functions on the Department for the Economy in relation to the preperation of the framework, its reporting to the Assembly and providing... More
    Opened 24 June 2026

  • SL1 - The Public Health (Notifiable Diseases - Hantavirus Diseases) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Health has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department of Health at its meeting on 18 June 2026 (via expedited process) : SL1 - The Public Health (Notifiable Diseases - Hantavirus Diseases) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is accurate, complete, and whether... More
    Closed 24 June 2026

  • THE OCCUPATIONAL PENSION SCHEMES (COLLECTIVE MONEY PURCHASE SCHEMES) (EXTENSION TO UNCONNECTED MULTIPLE EMPLOYER SCHEMES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) REGULATIONS (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2026

    The Committee for Communities has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Communities : THE OCCUPATIONAL PENSION SCHEMES (COLLECTIVE MONEY PURCHASE SCHEMES) (EXTENSION TO UNCONNECTED MULTIPLE EMPLOYER SCHEMES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) REGULATIONS (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the... More
    Closed 24 June 2026

  • THE OCCUPATIONAL PENSION SCHEMES (PRESERVATION OF BENEFIT) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2026

    The Committee for Communities has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Communities : THE OCCUPATIONAL PENSION SCHEMES (PRESERVATION OF BENEFIT) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is accurate, complete, and whether it may result in any unintended or... More
    Closed 24 June 2026

  • The Salaries (Public Services Ombudsman) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for the Executive Office has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Assembly Commission at its meeting on 1 July 2026 : The Salaries (Public Services Ombudsman) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the Commission is accurate, complete, and whether it may result in any unintended or... More
    Closed 23 June 2026

  • SL1 – The Justice (2011 Act) (Amendment of Schedule 4) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Justice has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Justice at its meeting on 25 June 2026 : SL1 – The Justice (2011 Act) (Amendment of Schedule 4) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is accurate, complete, and whether it may result in any... More
    Closed 17 June 2026

  • SL1 - The Tobacco Retailer (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (NI) 2026

    The Committee for Health has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department of Health at its meeting on 25 June 2026 : SL1 - The Tobacco Retailer (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (NI) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is accurate, complete, and whether it may result in any... More
    Closed 17 June 2026

  • SL1 - The Tobacco Retailer (Fixed Penalty) (Amount) Regulations (NI) 2026

    The Committee for Health has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department of Health at its meeting on 25 June 2026 : SL1 - The Tobacco Retailer (Fixed Penalty) (Amount) Regulations (NI) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is accurate, complete, and whether it may result in any unintended or... More
    Closed 17 June 2026
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