Policy papers and consultations

Presented to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland by Command of His Majesty

• From: Northern Ireland Office
• Updated: 12 January 2023

Today the Northern Ireland Office has launched a public consultation on whether to renew the legislative provisions underpinning the use of non-jury trials in Northern Ireland, until July 2025.

• From: Northern Ireland Office
• Updated: 3 November 2022

The UK government sets out issues caused by the Protocol, and outlines solutions so that Northern Ireland can move forward, while protecting UK and EU markets.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Updated: 14 July 2022

The Foreign Secretary has outlined the government’s plans for primary legislation to address elements of the Northern Ireland Protocol (the 'Protocol').

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Updated: 13 June 2022

This document sets out the conclusions of the review of intergovernmental relations (IGR) undertaken jointly by the UK government and the devolved administrations.

• From: Cabinet Office and 1 others
• Updated: 13 January 2022

Invites responses to an independent review, led by Sir Peter Hendy, on how transport can support economic growth and quality of life across the UK.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 26 November 2021

Details of the UK's proposed approach on the Protocol.

• From: Cabinet Office and 1 others
• Updated: 21 July 2021

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis MP, set out the UK Government’s plans for legislation to address the legacy of the Troubles, in a statement to MPs this afternoon.

• From: Northern Ireland Office
• Updated: 14 July 2021

The consultation closed on 15 February 2021. This Consultation Response contains an analysis of the responses received and the subsequent decision that the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has made the renewal of the …

• From: Northern Ireland Office
• Updated: 26 April 2021

This command paper sets out the use of the Petition of Concern Mechanism in the Northern Ireland Assembly.

• From: Northern Ireland Office
• Updated: 12 January 2021

An Act to make provision concerning the decisions which may be made by Northern Ireland Executive Ministers without recourse to the Executive Committee.

• From: Northern Ireland Office
• Updated: 19 November 2020

A consultation on same-sex religious marriage and conversion entitlements in Northern Ireland

• From: Government Equalities Office and 1 others
• Updated: 22 October 2020

This command paper sets out the use of the Petition of Concern Mechanism in the Northern Ireland Assembly.

• From: Northern Ireland Office
• Updated: 16 July 2020

The Government is seeking views from all interested parties, individuals and groups from across the United Kingdom on the matters covered by this consultation.

• From: Northern Ireland Office
• Updated: 5 May 2020

A legal framework for abortion services in Northern Ireland after 31 March 2020.

• From: Northern Ireland Office
• Updated: 25 March 2020

This paper is presented by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to inform Parliament of the introduction of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Service Medal by the Department of Justice for Northern Irela…

• From: Northern Ireland Office
• Updated: 17 February 2020

A legal framework for a Troubles-related incident Victims Payment Scheme

• From: Northern Ireland Office
• Updated: 31 January 2020

Seeking views on how the Strategy for our Veterans could be implemented across the UK except for devolved matters in Scotland and Wales.

• From: Cabinet Office and 2 others
• Updated: 22 January 2020

Earlier today, Secretary of State, Rt Hon Julian Smith MP, laid the main estimates as a Command Paper

• From: Northern Ireland Office
• Updated: 30 October 2019

Secretary of State lays NI Budget Bill

• From: Northern Ireland Office
• Updated: 29 October 2019