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Northern Ireland political stability

Policy papers and consultations

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  • The Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill is being introduced to Parliament tomorrow (Wednesday, 24 January)

  • This paper highlights some of the progress made to implement the Fresh Start and Stormont House Agreements

  • Published on 14 January 2016

  • A key aspect of the agreement reached at Stormont on Tuesday 17 November was an approach to progress welfare reform in Northern Ireland

  • Secretary of State has today published a policy paper designed to provide information on the measures to be included in the Northern Ireland (Stormont House Agreement) Bill announced in the Queen’s Speech 2015.

  • The Stormont House Agreement reached last December contained a commitment to publish a progress report on implementation after 6 months.

  • How the UK government is working with the Northern Ireland Executive, the Irish government and others to help bring about a stable, prosperous and peaceful future for Northern Ireland.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • An agreement on key issues that opens the way to a more prosperous, stable and secure future for Northern Ireland

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The NIO is seeking views on paragraph 8.78 of the Code of Practice, which relates to the exercise of stop and search powers and record keeping.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A consultation on proposals to update the appearance of forms used at elections in Northern Ireland and make them more accessible to voters.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A consultation on draft legislation which would introduce anonymous electoral registration in Northern Ireland.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The NIO seeks views on draft legislation which would increase the transparency of donations and loans to political parties in Northern Ireland.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government response to the Electoral Commission’s report on the Northern Ireland Assembly election on 5 May 2011.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The NIO seeks views on whether there is a case for extending the period in which details of donations and loans remain confidential. The period was due to end 1st March 2011, and the proposal is to extend confidentiality arr…

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • An agreement reached in Northern Ireland that allowed the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Northern Ireland Executive.

    First published during the 2005 to 2010 Labour government

  • The meeting between the UK Government and the Government of Northern Ireland cleared the way for the restoration of the political institutions.

    First published during the 2005 to 2010 Labour government

  • The Belfast Agreement, also known as the Good Friday Agreement, was signed on 10 April 1998. It underpins Northern Ireland’s peace, its constitutional settlement, and its institutions.

    First published during the 1997 to 2001 Labour government