Northern Ireland (Executive Formation and Exercise of Functions) Bill passes through Commons

Wednesday, 24 October 2018 22:29

The Northern Ireland (Executive Formation and Exercise of Functions) Bill passed through all its stages in the House of Commons today and will be considered in the House of Lords next Tuesday, October 30. The Bill, which does not change the law in Northern Ireland, would give civil servants more legal clarity to make decisions in the absence of ministers. An amendment requiring the Secretary of State to provide guidance on the law regarding abortion and same-sex marriage also...Request free trial