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  • Justice Bill

    The Justice Bill sets out to: amend the law about the retention and destruction of fingerprints and DNA profiles under Part 6 of the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989; amend the law about the release of children on bail and about their detention; permit the use of live links for the exercise of certain police functions; make other provision in connection with the administration of justice; and for connected purposes. The Minister of... More
    Closed 4 April 2025

  • Young Women's Rights in Schools - Youth Assembly Rights and Equality Committee

    The Youth Assembly’s Rights and Equality Committee are looking into young women’s rights in schools. We would like to examine attitudes and behaviours towards young women including healthy relationships, rights in the curriculum, period dignity, school uniforms and PE kits, and school policies. Our survey links to the Executive Office’s Ending Violence Against Women and Girls’ strategy . The overall emphasis of the strategy is on prevention, tackling the root causes... More
    Closed 28 March 2025

  • Inquiry into Access to General Practice in Northern Ireland

    The Public Accounts Committee commenced its inquiry into Access to General Practice in Northern Ireland in February 2025. You can find out more about the inquiry here - Access to General Practice in Northern Ireland Please read the Assembly Committees’ privacy notice below. More
    Closed 27 March 2025

  • Assembly Members (Remuneration Board) Bill - Call for Evidence

    The Assembly Members (Remuneration Board) Bill (the Bill) was introduced to the Assembly on 3 February 2024. The purpose of the Bill is to amend the Assembly Members (Independent Financial Review and Standards) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (the 2011 Act). The 2011 Act of the Assembly established the Independent Financial Review Panel (IFRP) and conferred on it the power to make determinations in relation to MLA's salaries, pensions and allowances. The Bill proposes the following... More
    Closed 19 March 2025

  • Draft Disability Action Plan 2025-2030

    Under Section 49A of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA 1995), the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission is required to have due regard to: the need to promote positive attitudes towards people with disabilities; and the need to encourage participation by people with disabilities in public life (‘the disability duties’). Section 49B of this Act places a duty on the Assembly Commission to prepare a plan outlining... More
    Closed 17 February 2025

  • Draft Good Relations Action Plan 2025-2030

    The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission would like to hear your views on its draft Good Relations Action Plan 2025-2030, which sets out key priorities in promoting Good Relations between people of different religious belief, political opinion or racial group in the work of the Assembly Commission. Under Section 75(2) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, the Assembly Commission has a statutory duty ‘to have regard to the desirability of promoting good relations between persons... More
    Closed 17 February 2025

  • Committee for Communities Arts Stakeholder Event

    A number of Arts Sector organisations have previously contacted the Committee to request an opportunity to brief them with their concerns. By meeting with the Committee face-to-face in a Sector networking setting, representatives will be able to highlight their concerns both with MLAs and with their peers and indicate what elements / issues they feel are causing barriers to their organisations being able to fulfil their full potential. They will also be able to discuss potential ways of... More
    Closed 7 February 2025

  • Mini-Inquiry into Relationship and Sexuality Education – Children and Young People

    The Education Committee is hosting a mini-inquiry into Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE) in Northern Ireland. The goals of this inquiry are to: Understand how this subject is taught in other parts of the UK, Ireland and internationally; Understand what the teaching of RSE is like across Northern Ireland; and Understand if changes need to be made to RSE in Northern Ireland and if so, what this should look like. What is RSE? ... More
    Closed 8 January 2025

  • Mini Inquiry into Relationship and Sexuality Education

    The Committe for Education are seeking you views on the approaches to and outcomes of Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE) in schools in Northern Ireland More
    Closed 8 January 2025

  • PUBLISHED REPLACEMENT EXAMPLE Directive (EU) 2024/2853 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2024 on liability for defective products and repealing Council Directive 85/374/EEC

    The Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee (DSC) is a standing committee of the Northern Ireland Assembly established under the Windsor Framework (Democratic Scrutiny) Regulations 2024. The DSC's purpose is to assist with the observation and implementation of Article 13(3a) and (4) of the Windsor Framework. The Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee (DSC) The Committee's functions include: examining and considering new EU acts and replacement of... More
    Closed 8 December 2024

  • Consultation on the Draft Unacceptable Behaviours Policy

    Prior to the end of the last Assembly mandate, a working group comprising of members of the Committee on Standards and Privileges and members of the Assembly Commission developed a draft policy and accompanying procedures for dealing with complaints of inappropriate/unacceptable behaviour involving anyone working for or within the Assembly, including MLAs, Members' staff, Party staff and Assembly Commission employees. The draft policy envisages a range of procedural and process... More
    Closed 29 November 2024

  • Women's Parliament

    The Northern Ireland Assembly will host a Women's Parliament in the Assembly Chamber in Parliament Buildings on Friday 28 February 2025. The Women’s Parliament is an opportunity to raise issues that affect, impact and concern women, directly with decision-makers. The aim of the Women’s Parliament is to strongly encourage MLAs to ensure the needs of women are considered in the examination and development of policies and the making of laws. More
    Closed 28 November 2024

  • Older People's Parliament

    On Saturday 12 October 2024, the Northern Ireland Assembly will host an Older People's Parliament in the Assembly Chamber in Parliament Buildings. This will be an opportunity for older people across Northern Ireland to share key issues that impact their lives and to raise awareness of the needs of older people, directly with decision-makers. More
    Closed 4 September 2024

  • NI Assembly Explained Workshop Booking Form

    Assembly Explained is a free workshop suitable for community groups and organisations. During the session, we will explain how the Assembly works and how participants can get involved and raise issues. Sessions usually last between one to three hours and can be delivered online or in-person. If you’re interested in booking an Assembly Explained workshop, please click on the link below to complete the request form, and the Assembly Engagement team will be in... More
    Opened 19 July 2024

  • NI Assembly Get Involved Sign Up Now

    Sign Up to Receive Information from the Northern Ireland Assembly The Northern Ireland Assembly sends out regular newsletters, details of upcoming events and consultations as well as other information covering different topics. If you would like to receive this information you can sign up for the areas you are interested in using this short form. More
    Opened 8 April 2024

  • Your Voice Matters: Help Shape the New Assembly Website!

    The Northern Ireland Assembly is embarking on a journey to redesign its website – and we need your help! The current website, launched in 2010, is in need of a refresh. Technology has evolved and so have your needs as our users. See for yourself at niassembly.gov.uk. Along with improving the technology we want to address these needs. We know some of our issues: We often don't speak to all our users in an accessible way. ... More
    Closed 10 March 2024

  • Youth Assembly - Big Youth Survey 2024

    Are you aged 12-21 and living in Northern Ireland? The Northern Ireland Youth Assembly needs you to give your views on issues that are important to young people across Northern Ireland. Your views will go to the Northern Ireland Youth Assembly to help them choose their areas of focus for their two-year mandate. This survey will take no more than 5 minutes to complete. More
    Closed 26 January 2024

  • Draft Equality Scheme, Audit of Inequalities Report/Action Plan 22-26, Good Relations Action Plan 22-25

    The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission welcomes your views on the proposed content of its Draft Equality Scheme and Audit of Inequalities Report / Action Plan 2022-2026 and Good Relations Action Plan 2022-2025. You can find further information each of the reports/plans in the related links below. If you require this document in an alternative format please contact us to discuss your requirements. More
    Closed 1 November 2022

  • Period Products (Free Provision) Bill - Call for Views

    Pat Catney MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) is an elected representative from the Social Democratic and Labour Party in Lagan Valley. He is concerned that products to keep people comfortable and hygienic when they are having menstrual periods are very costly. Some people can’t afford them and this prevents them participating fully in the opportunities they are offered in their lives, such as studying at school and college. Most of these people are... More
    Closed 7 January 2022

  • Education (Curriculum) (CPR and AED) Bill - Call for Views

    Colin McGrath MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) is an elected representative from the Social Democratic and Labour Party in South Down. He has put his idea that lifesaving skills should be taught in school into a b ill (a draft law) , and asked the whole Assembly to consider it. He wrote about his idea in a document called the Explanatory and Financial Memorandum which you can read here (opens in a new window) : The Assembly discussed this... More
    Closed 20 December 2021

  • Support for Mortgage Interest etc. (Security for Loans) Bill - Call for Evidence and Views

    The Support for Mortgage Interest etc. (Security for Loans) Bill was introduced to the Assembly by the Minister for Communities on 8 November 2021. The Bill has now reached Committee Stage and the Committee would welcome your views on the Bill. The stated objective of this Bill is to protect owner-occupiers receiving certain income-related benefits from the threat of repossession. Homeowners, who are in receipt of certain income-related benefits may be able to get help towards mortgage... More
    Closed 14 December 2021

  • Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (Amendment) Bill - Call for evidence and views

    Context of the Bill It has been reported in recent years that up to 40,000 people in Northern Ireland may have a gambling problem and that is the highest incidence in the UK – four times higher than any other region and also three times higher than the Republic of Ireland. It has also been reported that children as young as 11 have problems with gambling. In many jurisdictions, gambling problems are now increasingly being viewed as also being a public health matter.... More
    Closed 26 November 2021

  • Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill

    The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill was introduced in the Assembly by Clare Bailey MLA, on 13 September 2021. The purpose of the Bill is to make provision for the establishment of ‘safe access zones’ around abortion clinics. Read the Bill Read the Explanatory Financial Memorandum Read the Second Stage debate More
    Closed 12 November 2021

  • Call for Evidence - Private Tenancies Bill

    Context of the Bill The private rented sector has grown over the past number of years to become the second largest type of housing tenure. It is now larger than the social housing sector and accounts for over 17% of all housing stock in Northern Ireland. Almost half of those living in the private rented sector receive state financial support via Housing Benefit or Universal Credit to help meet housing costs. The Committee acknowledges that the private rented... More
    Closed 29 October 2021

  • Call for Evidence - Integrated Education Bill Inquiry

    The Bill makes provision about the promotion and provision of integrated education. It will also provide for the reform and the expansion of integrated education. WHY WE ARE ASKING FOR YOUR VIEWS The Integrated Education Bill has passed Second Stage, the debate on the principles of the Bill. This means that the Assembly has delegated responsibility for scrutiny of the Bill to the Education Committee, which is the relevant statutory Committee. The Education Committee will carry out a... More
    Closed 10 October 2021

  • Call for Evidence - Adoption and Children Bill

    The NI Assembly Committee for Health would like to hear your views on the Adoption and Children Bill. The closing date for written submissions is Friday, 8 October 2021. Overview In a statement to the Assembly on 7 July, the Minister of Health announced his intention to introduce the Adoption and Children Bill into the Assembly in September 2021. The purpose of the Bill is to update and enhance the legal framework for adoption in Northern Ireland. ... More
    Closed 8 October 2021

  • Organ and Tissue Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill

    The Committee for Health would like to hear your views on the Organ and Tissue Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill. The closing date for written submissions is Friday, 24 September 2021. The Organ and Tissue (Deemed Consent) Donation Bill was introduced by the Minister of Health on 5 July 2021. The purpose of the Bill is to increase the current rate of consent for organ donation to proceed after a person’s death, by changing the current system in Northern Ireland, in which people can... More
    Closed 24 September 2021

  • Autism (Amendment) Bill - Committee Stage

    The Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Health would like to hear your views on the Autism (Amendment) Bill. The closing date for written submissions is Friday, 24 September 2021. The Autism (Amendment) Bill was introduced into the Assembly by the Bill Sponsor, Pam Cameron MLA, on 5 July 2021 The purpose of the Bill is to strengthen and enhance the Autism Strategy through amendments to the Autism (Northern Ireland) Act 2011 . Further information on the Bill can be found... More
    Closed 24 September 2021

  • Justice (Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims) Bill

    The Committee for Justice would like to hear your views on the Justice (Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims) Bill . Given the limited time in which to complete this Bill before the end of the current Assembly mandate, the Committee for Justice has decided to seek written evidence on the Bill in advance of Second Stage which will take place in September 2021 and following which it is anticipated the Bill will be referred to the Committee for scrutiny. ... More
    Closed 24 September 2021

  • Call for evidence and views on the Charities Bill

    The Committee welcomes the Charities Bill , is keen to see this legislation progressed and welcomes your views. Many of the wider issues around charity regulation are being considered by the Independent Review and are not part of this Bill. The Committee respectfully requests that responses are focused on the Clauses of the Bill as far as possible. This Bill is one part of the way forward in dealing with the impacts arising from... More
    Closed 3 September 2021

  • CALL FOR EVIDENCE AND VIEWS ON THE LICENSING AND REGISTRATION OF CLUBS (AMENDMENT) BILL

    The Department introduced the Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Bill in the NI Assembly on 19 th October 2020. This followed the Department for Communities consultation entitled “Liquor Licensing Laws in Northern Ireland”, which ended on 6 December 2019. The main purpose of this Bill is to modernise liquor licensing laws by introducing a balanced package of measures aimed at tackling alcohol misuse and promoting responsible consumption, alongside... More
    Closed 18 January 2021
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