Brexit and Beyond
This content is intended as a helpful resource on Brexit but is not an exhaustive source of information. The inclusion of any content on this page should not be taken to imply approval or endorsement by the Northern Ireland Assembly.
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The Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee
A new committee in the Assembly - the Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee - was established to assist with the observation and implementation of new processes for the Northern Ireland Assembly regarding EU law. Read an explainer and a flowchart on the work of the Democratic Scrutiny Committee.
The Democratic Consent Mechanism
We've put together an explainer on the Democratic Consent Mechanism, the vote by the Northern Ireland Assembly on Articles 5 to 10 of the Protocol, which is to take place by the end of 2024. Read the explainer and find links to useful resources here.
Latest News
This newsletter covers two weeks to take account of the UK General Election on 4 July and we’ll return with our next issue in the new Assembly term in September. New Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visited the Assembly on Monday along with new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn. In plenary, Ministers brought draft regulations to the Chamber for approval. This dealt with financial support for fisheries and shared parental, parental bereavement, adoption and paternity leave. The Assembly also heard statements on meetings of the North South Ministerial Council. The deputy First Minister also made a statement in the Chamber about the British-Irish Council’s forty-first summit on the Isle of Man. 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
