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Research Matters

A blog from the Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service
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Research Matters
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Research Matters

Governance

Here you will find blogs produced by our research officers in relation to education and skills. Please note that the blogs you will find here are blogs that have been published since 1 May 2022. We also have an archive of blogs where you will find everything published before May 2022.

Brexit

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Navigating the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill: balancing regulatory alignment, devolution, and global trade ambitions

Understanding the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill: key issues and implications On 4 September 2024, the UK Government introduced the Product Regulation and Metrology (PRM) Bill (the PRM Bill)

Democracy and Government

Democracy and Government articles will be published here when available.

Justice

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From custody to community: mental health and criminal justice in Northern Ireland

Every year, World Mental Health Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the state of mental health services globally. In Northern Ireland (NI), the intersection between mental health and

Planning

Planning articles will be published here when available.

Statistics and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Statistics and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) articles will be published here when available.