However, until full agreements are reached, moving goods to, through and from Northern Ireland will remain as they currently stand. Throughout the discussion, the Government has pledged that sufficient time will be granted to those who trade with Northern Ireland to make any appropriate changes.

The proposed legislation must pass through the House of Commons before it comes into force.

Link to principle agreement  The Windsor Framework

The EU-UK joint committee will also need to meet to formally adopt the recommendations and decisions that will implement parts of the framework.

The EU will also need to pass into law the proposed regulations in such areas as medicines, checks on animals and plants, and adopting proposed European Council decisions, including agreeing to amend the Protocol through the joint committee decisions.

As soon as all parties have reached an agreement and the framework enshrined in legislation, we will publish to our clients and update the Northern Ireland Pathway course accordingly.

During this time, we will answer any questions posed to Strong & Herd via our helpline based on the most up-to-date information, ensuring our clients receive the practical advice required when trading with Northern Ireland. We will only be commenting on the future of this framework once the Windsor Framework becomes UK legislation. 

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