Results

We are committed to ensuring all responses are carefully and open-mindedly analysed and the results made widely available, with an account of the views expressed and the reasons for decisions finally taken. Here you will find our most recently published consultation and survey results. 

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Consultations with Published Results

  • Consultation on the Functions Delivered by the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland

    The Minister of Education announced, to the Northern Ireland Assembly on 13 December 2021, her decision to seek the dissolution of the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI), the organisation currently established by statute to be the professional body for teachers. In her announcement, the Minister also stated that the Department would consult on the functions currently assigned to the GTCNI and how these can be This consultation will open on Monday 13 June and...

    Closed 30 September 2022

  • Consent to serious harm for sexual gratification: Not a defence.

    Please note that the closing date for this consultation has been extended until 11 January 2021.

    Closed 11 January 2021

  • Sentencing Review Northern Ireland- A Public Consultation DoJ October 2019

    This consultation seeks your views on general aspects of Sentencing Policy and on a number of areas of concern that have been raised with previous Ministers or the Department of Justice. The consultation can be responded to in full or in part, guided by where your interest lies. You may find it helpful to answer questions as they arise at the end of each relevant section within the chapter. Given the breadth of subjects that the consultation paper covers, it is...

    Closed 3 February 2020

Closed Consultations and Surveys

  • Consultation on the future of Limavady Courthouse

    The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) is seeking views on a proposal for the permanent closure and disposal of Limavady Courthouse, resulting in the permanent reallocation of Limavady Adult Magistrates Court business to an alternative courthouse within the NICTS estate that can...

    Closed 21 August 2026

  • Consultation on Warm Healthy Homes Fund

    The Department for Communities is proposing a new Warm Healthy Homes Fund – an energy efficiency scheme to help low‑income households experiencing or at risk of Fuel Poverty. The Fund will act as the Department’s principal, long-term sustainable solution to fuel poverty and will build on the...

    Closed 19 August 2026

  • Consultation on the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) Equality and Disability Action Plans 2026-2029

    This is a public consultation by the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland (PPS) to seek your views on our equality and disability action plans for 2026-2029. Draft PPS Equality Action Plan 1 April 2026 – 31 March 2029 Section 75 of the Northern Ireland...

    Closed 19 August 2026