AQW 41475/22-27 Written question to the First Minister and deputy First Minister
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether they regard the specific definition of national and cultural identity in the Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022 as consistent with existing equality law, including at Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.
Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 26 February 2026
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 26 February 2026
- Answer due by
- 13 March 2026
- Answered
- 13 April 202646 days after tabling
- Department
- The Executive Office
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The Northern Ireland Office brought forward this legislation and carried out a Section 75 Equality Screening.