Article 2 of the Protocol/Windsor Framework

Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee Open Inquiry
Opened: 2 Jun 2026 Parliament page
The Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee is conducting an inquiry into Article 2 of the Protocol/Windsor Framework (Article 2 WF), the so-called 'non-diminution of rights' provision. The Committee will examine the scope and implications of Article 2 WF on Northern Ireland and the wider United Kingdom. In light of the recent … Read more
7 Oral sessions
8 Events
Activity timeline 8 events
2 Sep
2026
15 Jul
2026
8 Jul
2026
1 Jul
2026
24 Jun
2026
17 Jun
2026
10 Jun
2026
4 Feb
2026
Formal meeting (private meeting) · Room 2A, Palace of Westminster
Oral evidence sessions 7 sessions
Dermot Nesbitt
Dermot Nesbitt Mark Durkan Professor Monica McWilliams
Alyson Kilpatrick · Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission Dr Claire McCann · Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission Éilis Haughey · Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
Professor Christopher McCrudden CBE · Queen's University Belfast Samuel Willis · 11KBW
Geraldine McGahey OBE · Equality Commission for Northern Ireland Louise Conlon · Equality Commission for Northern Ireland
Dr Eleni Frantziou · Durham Law School, Durham University Professor Brice Dickson · Queen's University Belfast Professor Colin Murray · Newcastle University