AQW 43093/22-27 Written question to the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail any legislative updates that will be made to the Race Relations Order, arising from the Framework for Racial Equality.

Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 24 March 2026

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Tabled
24 March 2026
Answer due by
10 April 2026
Answered
1 April 20268 days after tabling
Department
The Executive Office
Priority question
No

Answer

A comprehensive review and public consultation on reform of the Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 have been completed. Resulting policy proposals are currently under consideration, the outworking of which will provide the basis of updated legislation for consideration by the Executive and the Assembly. The enactment of these legislative updates will form part of the delivery of the Race Relations Framework.

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