AQW 17070/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on the Domestic Abuse Safe Leave regulations.

Asked by Connie Egan MLA on 21 October 2024

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
21 October 2024
Answer due by
5 November 2024
Answered
25 October 20244 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
No

Answer

The consultation on the introduction of paid safe leave from work for victims of domestic abuse closed on 27 September 2024.

This consultation invited views on the issues that need to be included in the regulations that will implement the provisions of the Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Act (NI) 2022.

The responses to the consultation are being analysed and will inform next steps and the detail of the regulations.

Official sources