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Written question asked by Lord Dodds of Duncairn (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 7 February 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 February 2024. It was answered by Baroness Neville-Rolfe (Conservative) on Wednesday, 21 February 2024 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Stormont Brake

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government which existing EU regulations and laws applying to Northern Ireland are within the scope of the Stormont Brake mechanism.

Answer

With the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive back up and running, the powerful democratic safeguard of the Stormont Brake is now in operation. This gives MLAs a vital role in the decision on whether significant new goods rules impacting on everyday life in Northern Ireland should be applied. Its operation is set out in detail in the Windsor Framework (Democratic Scrutiny) Regulations 2024.

The operation of the Windsor Framework and the application of a limited subset of EU law in Northern Ireland are subject to a consent vote of the Northern Ireland Assembly, due to be held later this year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2271
Session
2023-24
Subjects
EU law Northern Ireland Stormont Brake
Link
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