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  • The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) 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 5 November 2026 : The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) 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... More
    Opened 9 October 2026

  • The Hemp (Third Country Imports) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs at its meeting on 8 October 2026: The Hemp (Third Country Imports) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the... More
    Opened 8 October 2026

  • The Waste (Fees and Charges) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs at its meeting on 8 October 2026: The Waste (Fees and Charges) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by... More
    Opened 8 October 2026

  • The Rates (Exemption for Automatic Telling Machines in Rural Areas) Order (Northern Ireland) 2027

    The Committee for Finance has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Finance at its meeting on 7 October 2026 : The Rates (Exemption for Automatic Telling Machines in Rural Areas) Order (Northern Ireland) 2027 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 8 October 2026

  • The Rates (Temporary Rebate) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2027

    The Committee for Finance has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Finance at its meeting on 7 October 2026 : The Rates (Temporary Rebate) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2027 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 8 October 2026

  • The Rates (Regional Rates) Order (Northern Ireland) 2027

    The Committee for Finance has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Finance at its meeting on 7 October 2026 : The Rates (Regional Rates) Order (Northern Ireland) 2027 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 unanticipated... More
    Opened 8 October 2026

  • The Parking and Waiting Restrictions (Newtownabbey) (Amendment) 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 5 November 2026 : The Parking and Waiting Restrictions (Newtownabbey) (Amendment) 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... More
    Opened 7 October 2026

  • The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Amendment No. 2) 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 Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Amendment No. 2) 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... More
    Closed 7 October 2026

  • The Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) (Amendment 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 Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) (Amendment 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... More
    Closed 7 October 2026

  • The Social Security (Income and Capital 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 7 October 2026 : The Social Security (Income and Capital 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 it may... More
    Closed 7 October 2026

  • The Shellfish Gathering (Conservation) (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs at its meeting on 15 October 2026: The Shellfish Gathering (Conservation) (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department... More
    Opened 1 October 2026

  • The Digital Waste Tracking Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs at its meeting on 12 October 2026: The Digital Waste Tracking 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
    Opened 1 October 2026

  • Draft Audit of Inequalities Action Plan 2026-2031

    The draft Audit of Inequalities Action Plan for the period 2026-2031 sets out how we will continue to meet our statutory duties under Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998. Section 75 places a statutory obligation on Public Authorities to have due regard to the need to promote equality of opportunity in respect of religious belief, marital status, sexual orientation, age, gender, disability, race, dependants and political opinion. It also requires regard to... More
    Opened 1 October 2026

  • The Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conitions and Amounts) (Amendment No.2) 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 22 October 2026 : The Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conitions and Amounts) (Amendment No.2) 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... More
    Opened 1 October 2026

  • The Pneumoconiosis, etc., (Workers' Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment No.2) 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 22 October 2026 : The Pneumoconiosis, etc., (Workers' Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment No.2) 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,... More
    Opened 1 October 2026

  • Regulation (EU) 2026/2108 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2026 establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 952/2013

    The Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee (DSC) is a standing committee of the NI Assembly established under Schedule 6B to the Northern Ireland Act 1998. The DSC’s purpose is to assist with the observation and implementation of Article 13(3a) and (4) of the Windsor Framework. The Committee’s functions include: examining and considering new EU acts and replacement EU acts; conducting inquiries and publishing reports in... More
    Opened 1 October 2026

  • 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
    Closed 1 October 2026

  • The County Courts (Financial Limits) 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 17 September 2026 : The County Courts (Financial Limits) 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
    Closed 30 September 2026

  • The County Court (Amendment) Rules (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 17 September 2026 : The County Court (Amendment) Rules (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 30 September 2026

  • SL1 - The Recovery of Health Services Charges (Amounts) (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 17 September 2026 (via expedited process): SL1 – The Recovery of Health Services Charges (Amounts) (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,... More
    Closed 30 September 2026

  • The Social Fund (Child Funeral Fund) (No. 2) (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 8 October 2026 : The Social Fund (Child Funeral Fund) (No. 2) (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... More
    Closed 30 September 2026

  • SL1 - The Climate Change (Carbon Budget 2038-2042) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Agriculture , Environment and Rural Affairs at its meeting on 17 September 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 28 September 2026

  • Call for Evidence - Education Inspections Bill

    The Education Inspections Bill was formally introduced to the Assembly on Tuesday 19 May 2026. The Bill undertook its Second Stage on Monday 1 June with the Committee Stage commencing immediately thereafter. In order to inform the Committee Stage of the Bill, the Committee for Education would welcome your views/comments on the contents of the Bill. More
    Closed 28 September 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
    Closed 25 September 2026

  • The Period Products (Executive Office Specified Public Service Bodies) (Amendment) Regulations (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 Department for the Executive Office at its meeting on 30 September 2026 : The Period Products (Executive Office Specified Public Service Bodies) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department... More
    Closed 22 September 2026

  • MLA Salaries for 2027-2032 Assembly Mandate - Call for Views

    The Independent Remuneration Board ('the Board') is responsible for setting the salaries and pensions for Members of the Northern Ireland Assembly (MLAs). The Board welcomes your views on the salaries that should be paid to MLAs who will be elected next May to serve in the 2027-2032 Assembly mandate. This survey outlines the Board's key proposals and seeks your feedback. You can also read the Board's proposals in full in its d raft Determination . The... More
    Opened 17 September 2026

  • Display of Flags and Emblems - Call for Evidence

    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 spaces. More
    Closed 16 September 2026

  • 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
    Closed 16 September 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
    Closed 11 September 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
    Closed 10 September 2026
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