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NI Office announces Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill

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Published on: 24 January 2024

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LNB News 24/01/2024

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Issue Date: 24 January 2024

Published Date: 24 January 2024

Jurisdiction(s): Northern Ireland

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The Northern Ireland Office (NI Office) has announced that the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill has been introduced into Parliament. The Bill has been proposed to extend the executive formation period to 8 February 2024, with the effect of postponing the Secretary of State's duty to call an election in Northern Ireland under section 32(3) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998. The Bill was introduced on 24 January 2024 and has gone through the first and second readings in the House of Commons.

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