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Regulations to implement the consent mechanism in the Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol
02 November 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Northern Ireland Office
At a Glance
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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