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
- Answered
- Written
- 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.