Political Appointments Bill

Bill Number: Bill 34/17-22

Bill Type: Non-Executive

Bill Sponsor: Jim Allister

The Political Appointments Bill is:

A Bill to amend the law on public appointments in Northern Ireland and amend the Commissioner for Public Appointments (Northern Ireland) Order 1995.

Stages of a Bill

Bill StageDate Completed / StatusAll Associated documents and links
Stage 1First Stage 6 July 2021

Bill as Introduced (HTM) (PDF)
Explanatory and Financial Memorandum (HTM) (PDF)

Official Report - 6 July 2021

Stage 2Second Stage Bill failed to pass Second Stage on 21 September 2021  Official Report - 21 September 2021
Committee StageCommittee Stage    
Consideration StageConsideration Stage    
Further Consideration StageFurther Consideration Stage    
Final StageFinal Stage    
Royal AssentRoyal Assent