On 27 May 2025, the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) launched a public consultation seeking views on proposed amendments to the Control of Explosives Precursors etc. Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014. These proposals seek to strengthen the control of explosives precursors in Northern Ireland and bring in similar measures to those found in Great Britain.

The consultation closed on 19 August 2025. This document provides an analysis of the responses received and the subsequent decision the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has made to introduce legislation to implement these proposals.

The response can be found here: Explosives Precursors Consultation Response - November 2025 ( PDF , 457 KB , 15 pages )

On 27 May 2025, the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) launched a public

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