AQW 5637/16-21 Written question to the First Minister and deputy First Minister
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister , pursuant to AQW 3990/16-21, to outline the action (i) taken; and (ii) to be taken by their Department to ensure the retention of the Human Rights Act.
Asked by Stewart Dickson MLA on 18 October 2016
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 18 October 2016
- Answer due by
- 2 November 2016
- Answered
- 2 November 201615 days after tabling
- Department
- The Executive Office
- Priority question
- No
Answer
As outlined in the response to AQW 3990/16-21, we are aware that the UK Government proposes to replace the Human Rights Act with a British Bill of Rights. We are currently waiting on details on the proposal and will then wish to discuss it with the Westminster Government.