Developments in Northern Ireland Since April 2008

Documents to download

This note aims to give an update on the political events in Northern Ireland since April 2008.

The United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise

A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
Safeguarding the Union: Progress in implementing the Windsor Framework

This briefing looks at the changes made by the January 2024 Safeguarding the Union Command Paper to the operation of the Windsor Framework and Internal Market Act, and other measures affecting the trade in goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill 2024-25

The European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill 2024-25 second reading is scheduled for Friday 6 December 2024. This is a private members' bill.