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RaISe Blog available at: http://assemblyresearchmatters.org
RaISe Blog available at: http://assemblyresearchmatters.org
🚩 The Display of Flags and Emblems Bill was introduced to the Assembly on 30 June 2026.
This paper examines the Bill's provisions and highlights issues that may merit further consideration during legislative scrutiny.
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This paper examines the Bill's provisions and highlights issues that may merit further consideration during legislative scrutiny.
Read more 👇
niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
October 5, 2026 at 1:06 PM
🚩 The Display of Flags and Emblems Bill was introduced to the Assembly on 30 June 2026.
This paper examines the Bill's provisions and highlights issues that may merit further consideration during legislative scrutiny.
Read more 👇
niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
This paper examines the Bill's provisions and highlights issues that may merit further consideration during legislative scrutiny.
Read more 👇
niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
🚩 What could the proposed Display of Flags and Emblems Bill mean in practice?
Our latest RaISe Briefing Paper examines the potential costs of implementing the Bill and highlights key considerations for policymakers.
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Our latest RaISe Briefing Paper examines the potential costs of implementing the Bill and highlights key considerations for policymakers.
Read more 👇
www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
October 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM
🚩 What could the proposed Display of Flags and Emblems Bill mean in practice?
Our latest RaISe Briefing Paper examines the potential costs of implementing the Bill and highlights key considerations for policymakers.
Read more 👇
www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Our latest RaISe Briefing Paper examines the potential costs of implementing the Bill and highlights key considerations for policymakers.
Read more 👇
www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
🏥 What happens when new mothers in Northern Ireland need specialist inpatient mental health care?
Our latest blog explores perinatal psychiatric care, the impact on family life, and how services compare across these islands.
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www.assemblyresearchmatters.org/2026/10/05/p...
Our latest blog explores perinatal psychiatric care, the impact on family life, and how services compare across these islands.
Read more 👇
www.assemblyresearchmatters.org/2026/10/05/p...
Perinatal psychiatric inpatient care and family life in Northern Ireland - Research Matters
This article examines mother-infant separation during psychiatric admission in Northern Ireland, considers the relevance of Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights and explores how specia...
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October 5, 2026 at 11:13 AM
🏥 What happens when new mothers in Northern Ireland need specialist inpatient mental health care?
Our latest blog explores perinatal psychiatric care, the impact on family life, and how services compare across these islands.
Read more 👇
www.assemblyresearchmatters.org/2026/10/05/p...
Our latest blog explores perinatal psychiatric care, the impact on family life, and how services compare across these islands.
Read more 👇
www.assemblyresearchmatters.org/2026/10/05/p...
Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to @sianalliance.bsky.social MLA detailing heritage assets within North Antrim constituency included on the Heritage at Risk Register by (i) location; (ii) date of entry; and (iii) current condition. (1/2)
October 5, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to @sianalliance.bsky.social MLA detailing heritage assets within North Antrim constituency included on the Heritage at Risk Register by (i) location; (ii) date of entry; and (iii) current condition. (1/2)
How should legislation better protect vulnerable adults within the criminal justice system?
Find out at the first #KESSSeries9 seminar on 7 October.
⌛️Only a few days left to secure your place 👇
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#AdultSafeguarding #CriminalJustice
Find out at the first #KESSSeries9 seminar on 7 October.
⌛️Only a few days left to secure your place 👇
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#AdultSafeguarding #CriminalJustice
KESS - Adult Safeguarding in Criminal Justice
KESS - Adult Safeguarding in Criminal Justice: Considerations When Legislating
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October 5, 2026 at 9:57 AM
How should legislation better protect vulnerable adults within the criminal justice system?
Find out at the first #KESSSeries9 seminar on 7 October.
⌛️Only a few days left to secure your place 👇
eventbrite.co.uk/e/kess-adult...
#AdultSafeguarding #CriminalJustice
Find out at the first #KESSSeries9 seminar on 7 October.
⌛️Only a few days left to secure your place 👇
eventbrite.co.uk/e/kess-adult...
#AdultSafeguarding #CriminalJustice
🌳What could the proposed Tree Protection Bill mean for Northern Ireland?
Our latest RaISe Research Paper explores the Bill, highlights issues that may merit closer scrutiny, and compares approaches in Great Britain and Ireland.
Read more 👉 www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Our latest RaISe Research Paper explores the Bill, highlights issues that may merit closer scrutiny, and compares approaches in Great Britain and Ireland.
Read more 👉 www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
October 2, 2026 at 10:30 AM
🌳What could the proposed Tree Protection Bill mean for Northern Ireland?
Our latest RaISe Research Paper explores the Bill, highlights issues that may merit closer scrutiny, and compares approaches in Great Britain and Ireland.
Read more 👉 www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Our latest RaISe Research Paper explores the Bill, highlights issues that may merit closer scrutiny, and compares approaches in Great Britain and Ireland.
Read more 👉 www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
📢 Have you booked your place yet?
The first seminar in #KESSSeries9 takes place on 7 October, exploring #AdultSafeguarding in #CriminalJustice and the implications for policy and legislation in Northern Ireland.
🎟️ Free to attend. Places are limited.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kess-adult...
The first seminar in #KESSSeries9 takes place on 7 October, exploring #AdultSafeguarding in #CriminalJustice and the implications for policy and legislation in Northern Ireland.
🎟️ Free to attend. Places are limited.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kess-adult...
KESS - Adult Safeguarding in Criminal Justice
KESS - Adult Safeguarding in Criminal Justice: Considerations When Legislating
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October 2, 2026 at 8:52 AM
📢 Have you booked your place yet?
The first seminar in #KESSSeries9 takes place on 7 October, exploring #AdultSafeguarding in #CriminalJustice and the implications for policy and legislation in Northern Ireland.
🎟️ Free to attend. Places are limited.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kess-adult...
The first seminar in #KESSSeries9 takes place on 7 October, exploring #AdultSafeguarding in #CriminalJustice and the implications for policy and legislation in Northern Ireland.
🎟️ Free to attend. Places are limited.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kess-adult...
🌳 What are the costs of protecting Northern Ireland's trees?
This Paper examines the financial implications of the proposed Tree Protection Bill, including potential costs, implementation considerations & experiences from other jurisdictions.
Read more www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
This Paper examines the financial implications of the proposed Tree Protection Bill, including potential costs, implementation considerations & experiences from other jurisdictions.
Read more www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
October 1, 2026 at 10:30 AM
🌳 What are the costs of protecting Northern Ireland's trees?
This Paper examines the financial implications of the proposed Tree Protection Bill, including potential costs, implementation considerations & experiences from other jurisdictions.
Read more www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
This Paper examines the financial implications of the proposed Tree Protection Bill, including potential costs, implementation considerations & experiences from other jurisdictions.
Read more www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Steve Aiken MLA detailing (i) budget; (ii) staffing levels; and (iii) numeration, of the (a) CEO; (b) Chairperson; and (1/2)
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September 30, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Steve Aiken MLA detailing (i) budget; (ii) staffing levels; and (iii) numeration, of the (a) CEO; (b) Chairperson; and (1/2)
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The Assembly's Knowledge Exchange Seminars are back this autumn, and are a fantastic space to hear from leading academics on some of the biggest policy debates across NI and beyond.
For a full list of seminars in this series, go to: kess.org.uk/series-9/
For a full list of seminars in this series, go to: kess.org.uk/series-9/
September 30, 2026 at 8:16 AM
The Assembly's Knowledge Exchange Seminars are back this autumn, and are a fantastic space to hear from leading academics on some of the biggest policy debates across NI and beyond.
For a full list of seminars in this series, go to: kess.org.uk/series-9/
For a full list of seminars in this series, go to: kess.org.uk/series-9/
🏠 What could the Housing (Amendment) Bill mean for homelessness prevention in Northern Ireland?
Our latest Bill Paper examines proposals to extend the period for those considered threatened with homelessness from 28 to 60 days.
Find out more in our paper: niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Our latest Bill Paper examines proposals to extend the period for those considered threatened with homelessness from 28 to 60 days.
Find out more in our paper: niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
September 29, 2026 at 12:37 PM
🏠 What could the Housing (Amendment) Bill mean for homelessness prevention in Northern Ireland?
Our latest Bill Paper examines proposals to extend the period for those considered threatened with homelessness from 28 to 60 days.
Find out more in our paper: niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Our latest Bill Paper examines proposals to extend the period for those considered threatened with homelessness from 28 to 60 days.
Find out more in our paper: niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
💷 What could the Housing (Amendment) Bill mean for the public purse?
Our latest Review of Costs examines potential financial implications of the Housing (Amendment) Bill
Find out more in our paper - niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Our latest Review of Costs examines potential financial implications of the Housing (Amendment) Bill
Find out more in our paper - niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
September 29, 2026 at 12:36 PM
💷 What could the Housing (Amendment) Bill mean for the public purse?
Our latest Review of Costs examines potential financial implications of the Housing (Amendment) Bill
Find out more in our paper - niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Our latest Review of Costs examines potential financial implications of the Housing (Amendment) Bill
Find out more in our paper - niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
📢 How can legislation better protect adults at risk? #KESSSeries9
Join us on 7 October as experts explore #AdultSafeguarding in #CriminalJustice and the implications for policy and practice in Northern Ireland.
🎟️ Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kess-adult...
Join us on 7 October as experts explore #AdultSafeguarding in #CriminalJustice and the implications for policy and practice in Northern Ireland.
🎟️ Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kess-adult...
KESS - Adult Safeguarding in Criminal Justice
KESS - Adult Safeguarding in Criminal Justice: Considerations When Legislating
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September 29, 2026 at 10:16 AM
📢 How can legislation better protect adults at risk? #KESSSeries9
Join us on 7 October as experts explore #AdultSafeguarding in #CriminalJustice and the implications for policy and practice in Northern Ireland.
🎟️ Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kess-adult...
Join us on 7 October as experts explore #AdultSafeguarding in #CriminalJustice and the implications for policy and practice in Northern Ireland.
🎟️ Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kess-adult...
⚖️ Should creating or sharing sexually explicit deepfake images be a criminal offence?
Our latest Bill Paper examines international legal approaches as Northern Ireland considers new measures in this area.
📄 Read more: www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Our latest Bill Paper examines international legal approaches as Northern Ireland considers new measures in this area.
📄 Read more: www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
September 28, 2026 at 12:08 PM
⚖️ Should creating or sharing sexually explicit deepfake images be a criminal offence?
Our latest Bill Paper examines international legal approaches as Northern Ireland considers new measures in this area.
📄 Read more: www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Our latest Bill Paper examines international legal approaches as Northern Ireland considers new measures in this area.
📄 Read more: www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Some of recent publications from last week.
Also KESS returns for Series 9!
All of this information, and more, can be found on our Assembly web page.
www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
Also KESS returns for Series 9!
All of this information, and more, can be found on our Assembly web page.
www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
September 28, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Some of recent publications from last week.
Also KESS returns for Series 9!
All of this information, and more, can be found on our Assembly web page.
www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
Also KESS returns for Series 9!
All of this information, and more, can be found on our Assembly web page.
www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
🚀 New KESS seminars are here!
#KESSSeries9 brings leading academic research to key policy debates on safeguarding, farming, welfare, workforce resilience, renewable energy and healthcare.
🎟️Free to attend. Tickets available now.
Find out more - kess.org.uk/series-9/
#KESSSeries9 brings leading academic research to key policy debates on safeguarding, farming, welfare, workforce resilience, renewable energy and healthcare.
🎟️Free to attend. Tickets available now.
Find out more - kess.org.uk/series-9/
Series 9 - Knowledge Exchange Seminar Series (KESS)
KESS SERIES 9 PROGRAMME (October 2026 – February 2027) The KESS Series 9 Programme features seven themed seminars from 7 October 2026 – 10 February 2027, to facilitate Northern Ireland Assembly scruti...
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September 24, 2026 at 10:29 AM
🚀 New KESS seminars are here!
#KESSSeries9 brings leading academic research to key policy debates on safeguarding, farming, welfare, workforce resilience, renewable energy and healthcare.
🎟️Free to attend. Tickets available now.
Find out more - kess.org.uk/series-9/
#KESSSeries9 brings leading academic research to key policy debates on safeguarding, farming, welfare, workforce resilience, renewable energy and healthcare.
🎟️Free to attend. Tickets available now.
Find out more - kess.org.uk/series-9/
🔍 What could the Education Inspections Bill mean for Northern Ireland's education system?
Our latest Bill Paper examines proposed changes to inspection powers, Religious Education inspections, and measures to address obstruction. #EducationPolicy
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Our latest Bill Paper examines proposed changes to inspection powers, Religious Education inspections, and measures to address obstruction. #EducationPolicy
www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
September 23, 2026 at 3:38 PM
🔍 What could the Education Inspections Bill mean for Northern Ireland's education system?
Our latest Bill Paper examines proposed changes to inspection powers, Religious Education inspections, and measures to address obstruction. #EducationPolicy
www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Our latest Bill Paper examines proposed changes to inspection powers, Religious Education inspections, and measures to address obstruction. #EducationPolicy
www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
It's been a busy return to Assembly business.
So here is a quick whistle stop tour of our recent publications!
So here is a quick whistle stop tour of our recent publications!
September 21, 2026 at 1:20 PM
It's been a busy return to Assembly business.
So here is a quick whistle stop tour of our recent publications!
So here is a quick whistle stop tour of our recent publications!
Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister of Education in response to Cara Hunter MLA detailing the number of (i) GCSE; (ii) AS Level; and (iii) A-level, examination results subject to a review of marking, broken down by (a) awarding body; (b) qualification; (1/3)
September 18, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister of Education in response to Cara Hunter MLA detailing the number of (i) GCSE; (ii) AS Level; and (iii) A-level, examination results subject to a review of marking, broken down by (a) awarding body; (b) qualification; (1/3)
Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to @clairesugden.bsky.social MLA detailing for East Londonderry, (i) the current projected social housing need; (ii) the number of new social homes completed in each year since 2022; (1/2)
September 18, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to @clairesugden.bsky.social MLA detailing for East Londonderry, (i) the current projected social housing need; (ii) the number of new social homes completed in each year since 2022; (1/2)
Research Paper -Harbours Bill: scrutinising key “public purse” implications
This Review of Costs scrutinises key potential implications for the “public purse”, if the Harbours Bill would be enacted as introduced. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
This Review of Costs scrutinises key potential implications for the “public purse”, if the Harbours Bill would be enacted as introduced. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
September 16, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Research Paper -Harbours Bill: scrutinising key “public purse” implications
This Review of Costs scrutinises key potential implications for the “public purse”, if the Harbours Bill would be enacted as introduced. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
This Review of Costs scrutinises key potential implications for the “public purse”, if the Harbours Bill would be enacted as introduced. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to John Stewart MLA in detailing (i) the current number of social housing properties in the East Antrim constituency, broken down by (a) one bedroom; (b) two bedrooms; (c) three bedrooms; (1/4)
September 16, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to John Stewart MLA in detailing (i) the current number of social housing properties in the East Antrim constituency, broken down by (a) one bedroom; (b) two bedrooms; (c) three bedrooms; (1/4)
🚀 KESS Series 9 is here!
From October, we'll be welcoming expert speakers to share the latest research and evidence on topics that matter to Northern Ireland's legislators and policymakers.
#KESS2026
Browse the programme and save your spot👉: kess.org.uk/series-9/
From October, we'll be welcoming expert speakers to share the latest research and evidence on topics that matter to Northern Ireland's legislators and policymakers.
#KESS2026
Browse the programme and save your spot👉: kess.org.uk/series-9/
September 15, 2026 at 2:37 PM
🚀 KESS Series 9 is here!
From October, we'll be welcoming expert speakers to share the latest research and evidence on topics that matter to Northern Ireland's legislators and policymakers.
#KESS2026
Browse the programme and save your spot👉: kess.org.uk/series-9/
From October, we'll be welcoming expert speakers to share the latest research and evidence on topics that matter to Northern Ireland's legislators and policymakers.
#KESS2026
Browse the programme and save your spot👉: kess.org.uk/series-9/
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New blog article: Demographic profile of Northern Ireland 2026. Who lives in Northern Ireland in 2026, and how is that changing? This blog examines the story behind the numbers, from population & age structure to migration, diversity and future trends.
www.assemblyresearchmatters.org/2026/09/10/d...
www.assemblyresearchmatters.org/2026/09/10/d...
Demographic profile of Northern Ireland 2026 - Research Matters
Demography is the study of human populations, focusing on their size and structure (age, sex and ethnicity). This blog article reviews the population of Northen Ireland, and focuses on the three princ...
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September 10, 2026 at 11:09 AM
New blog article: Demographic profile of Northern Ireland 2026. Who lives in Northern Ireland in 2026, and how is that changing? This blog examines the story behind the numbers, from population & age structure to migration, diversity and future trends.
www.assemblyresearchmatters.org/2026/09/10/d...
www.assemblyresearchmatters.org/2026/09/10/d...
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Research Paper: Review of Costs: Hunting with Dogs Bill
This Review of Costs addresses key “public purse” implications that could arise from the Hunting with Dogs Bill, if enacted and implemented as introduced. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
This Review of Costs addresses key “public purse” implications that could arise from the Hunting with Dogs Bill, if enacted and implemented as introduced. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
September 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Research Paper: Review of Costs: Hunting with Dogs Bill
This Review of Costs addresses key “public purse” implications that could arise from the Hunting with Dogs Bill, if enacted and implemented as introduced. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
This Review of Costs addresses key “public purse” implications that could arise from the Hunting with Dogs Bill, if enacted and implemented as introduced. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...