Abstract
ABSTRACTThe suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive in 2002 meant the restoration to the Westminster Parliament of full responsibility for Northern Ireland matters. This article examines the impact that suspension has had on Westminster's handling of Northern Ireland business, especially following the short experience of devolution operating alongside devolution for Scotland and Wales. It focuses on the consequences of the suspension of devolution for the legislative process and the role of parliamentary committees and also examines the continuing impact of the parliamentary modernisation agenda. An assessment is made of the significance of the extent of changes that have occurred compared to the procedures that existed during direct rule prior to 1999.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
