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Written question asked by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 December 2025. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 December 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.


Sentencing Bill: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the compatibility of the Sentencing Bill with Article 2 of the Northern Ireland Protocol and the Windsor Framework.

Answer

We have carried out an assessment of the compatibility of the Bill with Article 2 of the Northern Ireland Protocol and the Windsor Framework.

The Government is currently appealing the scope and operation of Article 2 of the Windsor Framework before the higher Courts.

It is the Government’s view that [the Bill] is compatible with the Protocol and the Framework.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL12306
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Protocol Windsor Framework
Legislation
Sentencing Bill 2024-26
Link
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