Policy consultations

Policy consultations

Past consultation/policy responses can be viewed by clicking on the links below.

2014 Consultations
WRC Responses Compiled by WSN
Response to: A Sense of Belonging - Delivering Social Change through a Racial Equality Strategy for NI 2014-2024 Sept 2014
Response to: Delivering Social Change for Children and Young People March 2014
Response to: Development of a Sexual Orientation Strategy and Action Plan - June 2014
Response to: Future Arrangements for Consumer Representation - Jan 2014
Response to: Independent Living Fund Users in Northern Ireland - Nov 2014
Response to: Proposals for a Pensions Bill Equality Impact Assessment - Feb 2014
Response to: Review of Apprenticeships Interim Report
2015 Consultations
WRC Responses Compiled by WSN
Response to ‘Proposals for a new regulatory framework for social housing providers in Northern Ireland June 2015
Response to: Sharing works - a policy for shared education February 2015
2016 Consultations
WRC Responses Compiled by WSN
Response to Review of the role and regulation of the private rented sector Jan 16
Response to: Domestic Abuse Offence and Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme April 16
Response to: Draft Programme for Government Framework 2016-21 July 16
Response to: Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Funding Model Sept 16
Response to: ‘A consultation paper on proposals for the provision of strategic support to the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland 2017-2021 Oct 16
2013 Consultations
A Response to: Who Cares: The Future of Adult Care and Support in Northern Ireland - March 2013
WSN Response to Taking Control - A Financial Capability Strategy for NI - July 2013
WSN Response to Shared Parental Rights August 2013
WSN Response on Criminal Legal Aid - Oct 2013
WSN Response to PBNI Corporate Plan - Nov 2013
WSN Response Learning to Learn - Jan 2013
WSN Response to People at Risk Draft Strategy - Feb 2013
WSN Response Transforming your Care - Feb 2013
WSN Reponse Towards A Childcare Strategy - March 2013
WSN Response to the Reform of Publicly Funded Legal Representation in the Civil and Family Courts - March 2013
2012 Consultations
Response to Child Maintenance Calculation Regulations
Response to Programme for Government
Response to CYPSP Northern Outcomes Group
Response to CYPSP South Eastern Outcomes Group
Response to CYPSP Southern Outcomes Group
Response to CYPSP Western Outcomes Group
Priorities For Youth Response
Response to DOJ Mental Capacity Legislation - August 2012
WSN Programme for Government - Jan 2012
WSN Response European Consultation Insurance - Gender Neutrality - Nov 2012
WSN Response Future Commissiong Paediatric Services - Nov 2012
WSN Response Housing Executive - Nov 2012
WSN Response to Equality Draft PCSP - Oct 2012
2011 Consultations
Response to Government Green Paper on Future of Child Maintenance
Local Government Reform response
WSN response to Belfast City Council Community Development Strategy
Concordat response
Play & Leisure Strategy response
Child Poverty Strategy response
Draft Budget response
Promoting Good Nutrition response
Belfast Health & Social Care Trust EQIA response
Community Safety Strategy response
Widening Participation in Higher Education response
Government Equalities Office Strengthening Women's Voices
WSN Response to Maternity Strategy Consultation
WSN Draft Budget Response - All Departments - February 2011
WCRP Responses Compiled by WSN
Child Poverty Strategy response
DfP Budget response
Play & Leisure Strategy response
Provision of Local Generalist Advice Guidance
GEO Strengthening Women's Voices response
Those Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEET) strategy
2010 Consultations
Pre-consultation on a Child Poverty Strategy for NI
DEL Success Through Skills Strategy response
DRD Consultation on Public Transport Reform
NIO on filing vacancies on District Councils
Commissioner for Older People in Northern Ireland
Gender Equality Strategy: for the briefing paper on the main points drawn up at the recent Gender Equality Meeting
Department of Justice: Development of a Community Safety Strategy Pre-Consultation
Response to DETI's consultation on Credit Unions: equality & good relations
Response to Staff Transfer Team & Equality and Human Rights Screening Template issued by ESA
Response to Consultation on Mental Capacity & Mental Health
Response to DSD Consultation Document on the Number and Location of Area Advice Centres
Response to the Draft Gender-Specific Standards for Working with Women Prisoners
2009 Consultations
Response to DETI's consultation on Credit Unions: equality & good relations
Response to Staff Transfer Team & Equality and Human Rights Screening Template
Response to DSD Consultation Document on number and location of Area Advice Centres
Response to Dealing with the Past in Northern Ireland
Response to Equality Impact Assessment on the Implementation Arrangements for the Strategic Business Review
Response to Draft Strategy for Management of Women Offenders in NI
Draft Code of Practice for Ministerial Public Appointments in NI
Response to Local Government Reform
Response to ASA Working Group Reports on Quality Training IT
2008 Consultations
Mental Health EQIA
ACNI Drama Strategy
DHSSPS Consultation
LRA Communication Policy
DRD Travel Consultation
DETI Consultation
Invest NI
PSNI EQIA Tasers
ECNI Equal Pay
Further Education Means Business
2007 Consultations
A Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance Strategy for Northern Ireland
2006 Consultations
WSN Response to Pensions (DSD DWP)
WSN Response to SEUPB Peace III Pre consultation
Work & Families – Choice & Flexibility Regulations & Policy
Supporting Delivery of Voluntary Advice Service to the Community Response
Strategic Direction for Alcohol and Drugs 2006-2011 Response
Education (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 Response
Draft Gender Equality Strategy NI 2005–2015
2005 Consultations
Draft Priorities and Budget 2006-2008
Review of Public Administration
Childcare Position Paper
Contribution to Community Development
DEL Position Paper
Policy Position Paper
Infrastructure Position Paper
Rural Position Paper
DPP Draft Equality Scheme
ELB Finance Plans
Reform of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles
Draft North East Quarter Consultation
Draft North West Quarter Consultation
PSNI Consultation Section75
Review of Charities Admin
Draft Disability Discrimination Order
Work - Life Balance
A Healthier Future Response
Draft Investment Strategy
Water Reform
Draft Skills Strategy
WSN Gender Matters Response
Accessible Transport Strategy Response
B MAP Response
2004 Consultations
DHSSPS Childcare Consultation
SEB Response November
SEUPB Peach II Extension Response
WSN FE Means Business Response
Pathways To Inclusion Response