Research Papers

Synopsis: Research Papers received in relation to the Display of Flags and Emblems will be published here when they have been considered by the Committee.

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67/26

Display of Flags and Emblems Bill

This Bill Paper provides an overview of the Display of Flags and Emblems Bill. It outlines the current legislative framework as well as policy and guidance responses to flag displays. It discusses what the Bill proposes and includes scrutiny points Members may wish to consider during their examination of the Bill.

 05.10.26
66/26

Review of Costs: Display of Flags and Emblems Bill

Seeking to support Northern Ireland Assembly scrutiny, this Review of Costs addresses key potential “public purse” implications arising from the Display of Flags and Emblems Bill, if enacted and implemented as introduced. The Bill seeks to tackle the persistent issue of public property abuse to display flags or emblems that are designed to exclude or intimidate. It should be read in conjunction with RaISe Bill Paper NIAR 88-2026 (dated 01 October 2026), which addresses policy considerations arising from the Bill.

 05.10.26