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

  • TransformED Day 25th September Feedback

    Thank you for engaging with the September 2026 TransformED Development Day. Your feedback will help us evaluate the usefulness of the resources provided and inform future TransformED development days and events.

    Closed 12 October 2026

  • Forensic Science Research Summit for The United Kingdom and Ireland - Sept 26

    The purpose of this survey is to evaluate the inaugural Forensic Science Research Summit for The United Kingdom and Ireland that took place in Manchester on 8 & 9 November and what our next steps should be. The Summit was jointly sponsored by the Home Office, Scottish Police Authority...

    Closed 9 October 2026

  • Behaviour in Schools Review: Call for Evidence

    The Department of Education (DE) is undertaking a review of behaviour in schools across Northern Ireland. This review is being led by an independent expert, Tom Bennett OBE, and aims to develop a clear, evidence-informed understanding of the main behavioural challenges currently facing schools and...

    Closed 6 October 2026