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Northern Ireland Act

Summary

The Northern Ireland Act is the main law that sets out how Northern Ireland's government works, including its parliament (the Assembly), executive, and electoral system. It also defines Northern Ireland's constitutional status and its relationships with both the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

A vote to support means

  • Supporting this Act means backing the framework that governs how Northern Ireland is run and its relationship with the rest of the UK and Ireland. It provides the legal structure for Northern Ireland's government, elections, and powers, while protecting the rights of all communities there.

A vote to oppose means

  • Some people worry about how the Act handles the balance between Northern Ireland's connection to the UK and Ireland, particularly around border issues and cross-border cooperation. Others may have concerns about how fairly it represents different communities or whether it gives Northern Ireland enough control over its own affairs.

Cast Your Vote

People's Vote0 votes
0% Support · 00% Oppose · 0
Parliament's Vote479 MPs
78% Ayes · 37322% Noes · 106

Bill Passage

Commons

  • 1st reading23 Feb 2009
  • 2nd reading4 Mar 2009
  • Committee stage4 Mar 2009
  • Report stage4 Mar 2009
  • 3rd reading4 Mar 2009

Lords

  • 1st reading4 Mar 2009
  • 2nd reading9 Mar 2009
  • Committee stage11 Mar 2009
  • Report stage11 Mar 2009
  • 3rd reading11 Mar 2009
Royal Assent12 Mar 2009
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