AQW 36385/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education whether he will be bringing any (i) policy; or (ii) legislative, changes arising from the Supreme Court judgment in the matter of an application by JR87 and another for Judicial Review (Appellant), to the Executive.

Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 27 November 2025

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Tabled
27 November 2025
Answer due by
12 December 2025
Answered
12 December 202515 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

The Supreme Court’s decision in the matter of JR87 and another has significant implications for our schools. I will consider the judgment in full before determining any essential remedies that both respect the law and safeguard the role of religion in education. This is a complex ruling and I have requested further legal advice to understand the full implications of the judgment and the next steps.

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