Regulation (EU) 2024/1252 establishing a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and amending Regulations (EU) No 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, (EU) 2018/1724 and (EU) 2019/1020

Closed 26 May 2024

Opened 17 May 2024

Contact

Marie Austin

(Committee Clerk )

028 90520302

windsorframework.committee@niassembly.gov.uk

Overview

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 Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee (DSC)

The Committee's functions include:

  • examining and considering new EU acts and replacement of EU acts;
  • conducting inquiries and publishing reports in relation to replacement EU acts;
  • engaging with businesses, civil society and others in relation to replacement EU acts;
  • engaging with the UK Government in relation to replacement EU acts;
  • engaging with Ministers of Northern Ireland Departments and the NI Exeuctive in relation to replacement EU acts;
  • engaging with Ministers of Northern Ireland departments and the NI Executive in relation to replacement EU acts; 
  • dealing with other matters (including legislative propsals which may become new EU acts or replacement EU acts) which the Committee considers to be connected with its purpose or other functions.

 

Why your views matter

The Committee is carrying out an inquiry in relation to Regulation (EU) 2024/1252 establishing a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and amending Regulations (EU) No 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, (EU) 2018/1724 and (EU) 2019/1020

The Committee is seeking your views on three key questions and wants to hear from representatives of business and civil society affected by the EU act, or would be so affected if the act enters into force. 

It is open to any organisation or individual to respond.

 

What happens next

The Committee will publish its inquiry report by 14 June 2024, which will include all evidence gathered in the course of its inquiry.