Learn more about Legislative Consent

Follow the links below to learn more about legislative consent.

• What is Legislative Consent?
• What is a devolution matter?
• What is a Legislative Consent Memorandum?
• What happens if the Northern Ireland Executive Minister whom the devolution matter concerns decides not to seek the Assembly’s consent?
• Who can lay a Legislative Consent Memorandum?
• What does “Laying before the Assembly” mean?
• What is the relevant day?
• What is the role of the Assembly Committees?
• What is the relevant committee?
• What is a Legislative Consent Motion?
• What happens if the Assembly does not consent?
• Can a Legislative Consent Motion be changed or opposed?
• Why do some UK bills have more than one Legislative Consent Memorandum or Legislative Consent Motion?