AQW 8517/22-27 Written question to the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether they propose to bring forward any legislation arising from the Racial Equality Strategy 2015-2025.

Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 8 March 2024

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
8 March 2024
Answer due by
26 March 2024
Answered
20 March 202412 days after tabling
Department
The Executive Office
Priority question
No

Answer

As part of the Racial Equality Strategy 2015-2025 a review of the current Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 has been progressed, including a 12-week public consultation on possible changes which ended in June 2023.

Responses and feedback from the consultation have been analysed and a report summarising the findings is under consideration. The report will inform the basis for any legislative changes and will move us a step closer to providing the best possible legal protection against racism and towards a more equal and safe society.

Official sources