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The Research and Information Service (RaISe) of the Northern Ireland Assembly. RaISe Blog available at: assemblyresearchmatters.org

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
💷What could the proposed Fisheries, Aquaculture and Water Environment Bill mean for the public purse? This paper examines key potential financial implications arising from the Bill and highlights considerations for Assembly scrutiny. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Cover page of a RaISe Review of Costs paper examining the potential public purse implications of the proposed Fisheries, Aquaculture and Water Environment Bill.
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
🚩 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...
Cover page of a RaISe Bill Paper on the Display of Flags and Emblems Bill, outlining the Bill's provisions and legislative context
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
🚩 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...
Cover page of a RaISe Briefing Paper examining the costs of the proposed Display of Flags and Emblems Bill
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
🌳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...
Cover page of a Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service Bill Paper titled Tree Protection Bill (NIAR 250-25), authored by Suzie Cave and published on 25 September 2026.
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🌳 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...
Assembly Research and Information Service briefing paper entitled “Review of Costs: Tree Protection Bill”.
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🏠 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...
Cover page of a Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service Research Paper titled Housing (Amendment) Bill. The paper is dated 25 September 2026, reference NIAR 270-2026, and authored by Dr Eleanor Thomson.
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
💷 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...
Cover page of a Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service Briefing Paper titled Review of Costs: Housing (Amendment) Bill. The paper, authored by Ross Connolly, examines the potential public purse implications of proposals to extend the period during which a person is considered threatened with homelessness from 28 to 60 days
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
⚖️ 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...
Cover page of a Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service Briefing Paper titled Criminal Justice (Sentencing etc) Bill: Sexually Explicit Deepfake Images. The paper is dated 28 August 2026, reference NIAR 263-2026, and authored by Judith Bailie
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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...
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🔍 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...
Front cover of a Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service Briefing Paper titled Education Inspections Bill (17 September 2026), by Niamh Devlin, Glenn Williams and Nathan Mulholland.
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
It's been a busy return to Assembly business. So here is a quick whistle stop tour of our recent publications!
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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...
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🚀 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/
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Research Paper: The Hunting with Dogs Bill This Bill paper provides an overview of the Hunting with Dogs Bill as introduced on 27 April 2026. This paper is complemented by NIAR 148-26 which deals with the potential cost implications of the Bill. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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...
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Research Paper: Charities (Amendment) Bill Paper. This Bill Paper provides background to the Bill’s introduction and content, including comparison with current law in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland, and highlights areas for consideration. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Research Paper: Review of Costs: Charities (Amendment) Bill. This paper addresses key potential “public purse” implications arising from the Charities (Amendment) Bill, if enacted as introduced. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Research Paper: School Uniforms (Trousers) Bill The Paper outlines the background to the Bill, the key potential public purse implications, and areas within the Bill which may merit further consideration. (1/2) www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
We've been busy over the recess period. Here's a round up of our recent publications.
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Research Paper: Access to the Bar. This briefing paper was commissioned provides an overview of issues relevant to entry and training to the barrister profession, including comparisons across England and Wales, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Research Paper: VAWG Inquiry Scoping. This scoping paper is intended to inform the Committee for the Executive Office’s considerations on potential key lines of inquiry on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). (1/2) www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
All of the videos from our most recent #KESS2026 seminar series and now available! kess.org.uk/series-8/#Se...
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
We've updated our Brexit Reading List: Brexit Outcomes and Northern Ireland. The publication of this updated edition coincides with a period of continued reflection and change. June 2026 marks ten years since the 2016 referendum on EU membership. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Research Paper: Executive Programme Funds. This briefing note details the effectiveness of previous Executive Programme Funds relating to their impact on Children and Young People and improving Cross-Departmental working and stakeholder engagement. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
The policy briefings and presentations from the final #KESS2026 seminar of this series are now available #highereducation - kess.org.uk/marginalised... Video content will be available soon!
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Our final #KESS2026 of this series is Wed 24th June. MARGINALISED GROUP ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT: CONSIDERATIONS WHEN LEGISLATING. Seminar information is available here: nia1.me/5m1
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
The policy briefings and presentations from yesterday's #KESS2026 seminars are now available #placebasedresearch - kess.org.uk/place-based-... Video content will be available soon!
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Video content from last week's #KESS2026 seminar is now available. Safe and Effective Staffing in #healthandsocialcare: Considerations when Legislating Available from - kess.org.uk/safe-and-eff...
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Research paper: “Clawback” in Community Pharmacies in Northern Ireland. This briefing explains how discount deduction (or “clawback”) operates within Northern Ireland’s community pharmacy funding system. (1/2) www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
The Policy Briefings and Presentations are now available from our latest #KESS2026 Seminars on Safe and Effective Staffing in Health and Social Care: Considerations when Legislating. Videos will be forthcoming. kess.org.uk/safe-and-eff...
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Videos from our #KESS2026 seminar - All-Island Marine Water Governance and Water-Land-Edge Environmental Cleaning: Considerations when Legislating are now available along with the briefing papers and presentations. kess.org.uk/all-island-m...
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Our next #KESS2026 seminar is Wed 10th June #healthandsocialcare Safe & Effective Staffing In Health & Social Care: Considerations When Legislating More information on the presentations - nia1.me/5l9 Booking via Eventbrite - nia1.me/5la
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Our latest weekly round up is here!
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Research Paper: Areas with Natural Constraints (Payments) Bill: Review of Costs This Briefing Paper considers key potential “public purse” financial implications arising from the Areas with Natural Constraints (Payments) Bill, as introduced. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Research Paper: Marriage and Civil Partnership Bill This Bill Paper provides an overview of the Marriage and Civil Partnership Bill. It provides background to the policy changes proposed by the Bill including a comparison with neighbouring jurisdictions. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Research Paper: Review of Costs: Marriage and Civil Partnership Bill. This Review of Costs addresses key potential “public purse” implications arising from the Bill, if enacted as introduced. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Research Paper: Proxy voting – definition of long-term injury and illness This briefing paper has been prepared following a request for information on what, if any, definitions exist in relation to proxy voting for long-term illness and/or injury. www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Our next #KESS2026 seminar is Wed 3rd June 📅 EMPLOYMENT, ENTERPRISE & REGIONAL BALANCE: CONSIDERATIONS WHEN LEGISLATING A very timely discussion in relation to ongoing #employment discourse Book now via Eventbrite - nia1.me/5kz
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
It's been a while but our weekly wrap up has returned to highlight our new publication we've produced this week! Research papers - niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus... RaISe blog - assemblyresearchmatters.org #KESS2026 information - kess.org.uk/series-8/
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Research Paper: Areas of Natural Constraint (Payments) Bill – Bill Paper. The Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) Payment Bill aims to reintroduce targeted support for farmers operating in Northern Ireland’s most disadvantaged areas. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Research Paper: A Demographic Portrait of Northern Ireland. This Paper reviews demographic trends in births, deaths, and migration in Northern Ireland, and demonstrates how the population has changed over the past two decades. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
The briefings and presentations from today's #KESS2026 seminar are now available online. kess.org.uk/all-island-m...
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
⏰Our next #KESS2026 seminar is next Wednesday 27th May. All-Island Marine Water Governance & Water-Land-Edge Environmental Cleaning: Considerations When Legislating Booking is now available via Eventbrite at nia1.me/5kq #fisheries
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
The briefing papers and presentations from our #KESS2026 seminar regarding #OnlineSafety 'Online Safety for Young and Disabled Persons: Considerations when Legislating' are now available! kess.org.uk/online-safet...
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Research Paper: Teaching Regulators in Great Britain and Ireland. This Paper considers the role and responsibilities of the organisations responsible for regulating the teaching profession in the context of the General Teaching Council Bill. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Research Paper: Impact of EU Type-Approval Requirements on Small Vehicles in Northern Ireland This briefing paper explains the EU Type-Approval Framework, its application in Northern Ireland, and sets out the upcoming UK and EU developments.
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
📢 Our KESS seminar returns this Wednesday 20th May! 'ONLINE SAFETY FOR YOUNG & DISABLED PERSONS: CONSIDERATIONS WHEN LEGISLATING' Secure your place 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kess-onlin... #KESS2026 #OnlineSafety
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Our KESS seminar returns on Wednesday 20th May. The theme this week is ONLINE SAFETY FOR YOUNG & DISABLED PERSONS: CONSIDERATIONS WHEN LEGISLATING Booking is now available via Eventbrite at nia1.me/5k4 #KESS2026
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
📢 Our KESS seminar returns today! (6 May) Victims & the Northern Ireland Criminal Justice System: Considerations When Legislating Secure your place 👉 nia1.me/5jn #KESS2026 #CriminalJustice
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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
A bumper edition for this weeks round up details of new publications and an incredible new data visualisation tool we've produced this week! Research papers - niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus... RaISe blog - assemblyresearchmatters.org
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