This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament
Rejected petition Stop Brexit until a solution to a hard border in Ireland can be implemented.
In the event that the UK leaves the EU on Brexit day, the Good Friday agreement will be jeopardy, it will by necessity require a 'hard border' unless a technical solution can be found. It is for the people of the island of Ireland to decide through a referendum how they wish to proceed.
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Under the Good Friday Agreement- see Strand two Section #1. #2. #3 #4. #5. and SECTION 19. "Consideration to be given to the establishment of an independent consultative forum appointed by the two Administrations, representative of civil society, comprising the social partners and other members with expertise in social, cultural, economic and other issues." . The people of the island of Ireland must have the right to choose under self determination as per 'The Good Friday Agreement"
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