Motion

Motion TitleIndependent Investigation of Alleged Breaches of the Ministerial Code

Motion TextThat this Assembly acknowledges that it is in the public interest for there to be openness, transparency and accountability in relation to the Northern Ireland Executive; recognises the important role that the Northern Ireland Assembly Commissioner for Standards plays in providing independent investigation of alleged breaches of the Assembly's Code of Conduct by back-bench Members; further recognises that the current lack of independent scrutiny of Executive Ministers benefits neither the public or the Ministers themselves; and calls on The Executive Office to bring forward urgently legislation to expand the role of the Northern Ireland Assembly Commissioner for Standards to allow him to investigate alleged breaches of the Ministerial Code of Conduct.

Motion CategoryPrivate Members' Motion

Date Tabled to Business Office09/01/2017

Date Selected By Committee17/01/2017

Date of Plenary Debate24/01/2017