Brexit and Beyond
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The Stormont Brake
The Stormont Brake may apply to an EU act, which amends or replaces an act which already applies in Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework. Applicability motions apply when the EU adopts a new act, which it considers to be within the scope of the Windsor Framework.
The Windsor Framework (Democratic Scrutiny) Regulations 2024 inserted a new Schedule 6B (EU Withdrawal: Windsor Framework democratic scrutiny) into the Northern Ireland Act 1998. The Schedule includes provision for a “procedure by which members of the Assembly may seek to prevent the application of a replacement EU act”, known as the ‘Stormont Brake’.
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Latest News
Last week, the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the Minister for European Union Relations Nick Thomas-Symonds travelled to Brussels for separate engagements. The former attended an informal retreat with the 27 EU leaders and Presidents von der Leyen and Costa as part of the "reset" between the UK and the European Union.
The Assembly debated an Official Opposition (SDLP) motion “Towards a Shared Island”.
The Assembly annulled the Direct Payments to Farmers (Cross-Compliance) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024.
At Westminster, the House of Lords European Affairs Committee continued its inquiry into the UK-EU reset....Continue reading...
Previous Issues
The Windsor Framework
These pages provide information about the Windsor Framework and the changes it made to the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland.
Brexit Q&A
We have put together a handy question and answer for all things Brexit. If you have a questions we haven't answered let us know.
Timeline and Key Documents
We've created a timeline that takes you through the key dates of the Brexit process since 23 June 2016 (UK Referendum). We also linked to the key documents and papers.
Brexit and Devolution
The UK’s exit from the EU has implications for the devolution settlement and the matters on which the Assembly can legislate. Read more about the bodies facilitating engagement between the devolved administrations and the UK Government on Brexit, as well as the Common Frameworks process.
Governance of EU Exit Agreements
Oversight bodies were established within the Withdrawal Agreement and Trade and Cooperation Agreement to ensure the proper implementation and application of the agreements.
Legislation
A significant amount of primary and secondary legislation is required to deal with Brexit and ensure the functioning of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland.
Interparliamentary relations
During and beyond the Brexit process, the Northern Ireland Assembly, Scottish Parliament, Senedd Cymru/Welsh Parliament, House of Commons, and House of Lords have exchanged views on challenges and frameworks arising from the new arrangements. Read more about work on interparliamentary relations here.
Contact the EU Affairs team at the Assembly
Please get in touch:
Shauna Mageean, EU Affairs Manager.
Room 347, Parliament Buildings, Ballymiscaw, Stormont, Belfast BT4 3XX.
Tel: (028) 90521947
