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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


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


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


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


The Role of the Equality Commission (Northern Ireland)
What is the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland? The Equality Commission was set up in Northern Ireland in 1998 as part of the Good...

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Dec 4, 20192 min read
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