Written question asked by Lord Dodds of Duncairn (Democratic Unionist Party) on Friday, 6 February 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 20 February 2026. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 February 2026 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.
Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Statement by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent on 28 January (HLWS1282), what procedure they used to commence the provisions in Sections 1, 2 and 3 of the Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022.
- Answer
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On Wednesday 28 January 2026, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland made the Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2026, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 10(2) and 10(3) of the Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022. The commenced provisions came into force on 29 January 2026.
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- Written question
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- HL14360
- Session
- 2024-26
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Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Written statements
House of Lords
- Subjects
- Culture Irish language Northern Ireland Public appointments Ulster Scots language
- Legislation
- Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022
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