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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Regulations to implement the consent mechanism in the Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol

02 November 2020 · Northern Ireland Office

Proposed by Brandon Lewis Con Great Yarmouth

Northern Ireland

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At a glance

Key points

  • The draft regulations for the democratic consent mechanism in the Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol are outlined in the statement.
  • The draft of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (Democratic Consent Process) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 is laid before Parliament.
  • The first consent process will occur in late 2024 and will be repeated every four or eight years if approved.

Issue summary

The statement outlines the draft regulations for implementing the democratic consent mechanism in the Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol.

Action requested

I am laying before Parliament a draft of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (Democratic Consent Process) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, which will reflect the consent mechanism in domestic law if approved. The first consent process will take place in late 2024 and will be repeated every four or eight years.

Key facts

  • The draft regulations implement both a default consent procedure and an alternative one.
  • The first consent process will occur in late 2024.
  • Consent can be given on a simple majority or cross-community basis, determining the frequency of subsequent processes.
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