Lead member
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
Labour, Life peer
Lords
Decision
Not moved
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Amendment text
Clause 16, page 20, line 9
at end insert—
“(1A)
Regulations under subsection (1) may not be used to effect substantial policy change so far as it relates to human rights, equality or environmental protection legislation with effect in Northern Ireland.”
Member's explanatory statement
This amendment would ensure that substantial policy change with regards to human rights, equality or environmental protection in Northern Ireland may not be effected via the exercise of delegated powers.