AQW 3990/16-21

Mr Stewart Dickson
Alliance Party
East Antrim

Tabled Date: 26/09/2016
Answered On Date: 06/10/2016
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline their commitment to a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland.

Answer:

The development of a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland is an excepted matter and is, therefore, the responsibility of the UK Government. However, we are aware that the UK Government proposes to replace the Human Rights Act 1998 with a British Bill of Rights. As details emerge on the proposals, we will wish to discuss them with the Westminster Government.