Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Belfast Live
Belfast Live
National
Lauren Harte

What is the Northern Ireland Protocol and why is it important?

A Bill to unilaterally amend the Northern Ireland Protocol will be introduced in Parliament on Monday amid controversy over whether the legislation will break international law.

The legislation will give ministers powers to override elements of the protocol, which was jointly agreed by the UK and European Union as part of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement to keep the Irish land border free-flowing.

The arrangements instead require regulatory checks and customs declarations on goods moving between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.