AQW 3990/16-21 Written question to the First Minister and deputy First Minister
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline their commitment to a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland.
Asked by Stewart Dickson MLA on 26 September 2016
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 26 September 2016
- Answer due by
- 11 October 2016
- Answered
- 6 October 201610 days after tabling
- Department
- The Executive Office
- Priority question
- No
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.