Northern Ireland, in 300 areas, is subject to foreign jurisdiction [under the Windsor Framework].

The Windsor Framework retains a list of over 300 pieces of EU legislation that continue to apply in Northern Ireland (goods, agri-food, VAT/excise on goods, state aid, etc.). The figure of around 300 areas of applicable EU law is accurate, though 'foreign jurisdiction' is the speaker's characterisation.

▸ House of Commons Library — The Northern Ireland Protocol and Windsor Framework

Checked Wed 1 Jul, 09:58 · Broadcast: PMQs: Prime Minister's Questions - 25 March 2026

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