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How the Good Friday Agreement has brought peace to Northern Ireland
The Good Friday Agreement, also known as the Belfast Agreement, was signed on 10 April 1998 and ratified in a referendum in May 1998. It...
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Laws that protect people's Human Rights in Northern Ireland
In a multi-cultural country, like Northern Ireland, it is important that all citizens are included and that all differences are...
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6 days ago2 min read
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How the Northern Ireland Government can safeguard Human Rights and Equality
When the Good Friday Agreement was signed in 1998, part of the agreement contained safeguards to ensure all sections of the community are...
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7 days ago2 min read
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The role of the Police Ombudsman (NI)
What is the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland? The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland was set up in Northern Ireland in 2000 as...
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May 4, 20201 min read
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How the Northern Ireland Government promotes peace in Northern Ireland
When the Good Friday Agreement was signed in 1998, part of the agreement contained safeguards to promote peace in Northern Ireland. The...
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Feb 5, 20201 min read
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Ways of getting in touch with your MLA
The Northern Ireland Assembly is made up of the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister. It is composed of 90 elected members who...
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Feb 5, 20201 min read
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The Role of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC)
What is the NIHRC? The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) was set up in Northern Ireland in 1998 as part of the Good Friday...
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Jan 9, 20202 min read
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The role of a MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly)
The Northern Ireland Assembly is made up of the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister. It is composed of 90 elected members who...
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Jan 9, 20202 min read
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Government Departments within the Executive - and their roles
There are 9 government departments in the Northern Ireland Government. The main role of the departments is to advise ministers and put...
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Jan 9, 20204 min read
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What is the Northern Ireland Executive?
The Northern Ireland Executive runs the devolved government of Northern Ireland. It is made up of the First and Deputy First Minister, 2...
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Jan 9, 20201 min read
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The Role of the Northern Ireland Assembly
The Northern Ireland Assembly is made up of the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister. It is composed of 90 elected members who...
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Jan 9, 20202 min read
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Features of the Good Friday Agreement
The Good Friday Agreement, also known as the Belfast Agreement, was signed on 10 April 1998 and ratified in a referendum in May 1998. It...
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Jan 9, 20205 min read
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