Research Papers

Synopsis: Research Papers in relation to the Tree Protection Bill will be published here when they have been considered by the Committee.

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65/26

Tree Protection Bill

This Bill paper provides an overview of the Tree Protection Bill as introduced to the Assembly on 29 June 2026. The paper also identifies those areas within the Bill which may merit further consideration and, where relevant, compares similar provisions within GB and Ireland.

02.10.26
64/26

Review of Costs: Tree Protection Bill

Seeking to support Northern Ireland Assembly scrutiny, this Review of Costs considers key potential “public purse” implications that could arise from the non-Executive Tree Protection Bill, if enacted and implemented as introduced.

 01.10.26