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National Trust (Northern Ireland) Bill

An Act to make provisions as to the National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty in relation to Northern Ireland.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

5 February 2008

In Plain English

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The bill would apply the National Trust’s framework to Northern Ireland, setting out how the Trust can operate there. It would enable the National Trust to own, manage, conserve and provide access to places in Northern Ireland that are of historic or natural interest, in line with its UK-wide purpose, and it may introduce Northern Ireland–specific governance and legal arrangements.

Key Points

Extends the National Trust’s powers to Northern Ireland, enabling ownership, management and conservation of suitable sites there.
Establishes Northern Ireland–specific governance and administrative arrangements for the Trust’s work.
Clarifies how National Trust assets in Northern Ireland are held or managed, aligning with NI law and Regulators as needed.

Who is affected?

National Trust (including staff and volunteers) in Northern IrelandVisitors to National Trust properties in Northern IrelandLocal communities and residents near Trust properties in Northern IrelandProperty owners, tenants and landowners around Trust sites in Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland government departments and regulators (e.g., charitable regulators)Suppliers, contractors and partners working with the National Trust in Northern Ireland

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - National Trust (Northern Ireland)

1 Jan 1970

The information on this Bill is in the process of being added to the webpage and is currently incomplete. Please check back in a few days to see the complete proceedings on the Bill.

The Bill received Royal Assent and is now an Act. The Act can be found here.

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