Research Papers 2011
Synopsis: Here you will find a list of Committee for the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister research papers published during 2011.
Equality and Human Rights Legislation in Northern Ireland: A Review
- Date: 30/06/2011 - Author: Michael Potter
This paper reviews equality and human rights legislation in Northern Ireland in the light of European Union and international obligations.
Equality and Human Rights Institutions
- Date: 30/06/2011 - Author: Jane Campbell and Michael Potter
The Committee for the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister has expressed interest in the depth and detail of a review of equality and human rights bodies in Northern Ireland . This paper takes a brief look at equality and human rights institutions in Northern Ireland, broadly reviews developments elsewhere in the UK and in the Republic of Ireland and summarises some of the models in use in other European countries and elsewhere.
The office of the Northern Ireland Ombudsman
- Date: 10/03/2011 - Author: Ray McCaffrey
This research paper looks at issues arising from a consultation on proposals to update and reform legislation relating to the office of the Northern Ireland Ombudsman.
Immigration Detention and Removal in Northern Ireland
- Date: 31/01/2011 - Author: Michael Potter
Immigration is a reserved matter in terms of the Northern Ireland Assembly, but there are impacts on the devolved administration with regard to immigration operations in this jurisdiction, which are considered in this paper.
Foreign National Prisoners
- Date: 31/01/2011 - Author: Michael Potter
This paper provides an overview of the numbers of foreign prisoners in Northern Ireland and the offences committed.
