Assembly Passes Justice Bill as Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility Amendments Blocked by Petition of Concern All cross-community votes on raising the age of criminal responsibility failed as DUP and UUP unionists united against reform proposals. 30 June 2026
NI Assembly Approves Baby Loss Certificate Scheme and Announces £102.6 Million Public Sector Transformation Fund 26 May 2026
NI Assembly Hears Calls for Urgent Budget, Hospital Surgery Restoration, and Action on Cancer Waiting Times 19 May 2026
Unionist Leader Opposes Plan to Raise Northern Ireland Age of Criminal Responsibility to 14 07 April 2026