Here's Article 1 of the Protocol:
This Protocol is without prejudice to the provisions of the [GFA] regarding the constitutional status of NI and the principle of consent, which provides that any change in that status can only be made with the consent of a majority of its people.
This Protocol is without prejudice to the provisions of the [GFA] regarding the constitutional status of NI and the principle of consent, which provides that any change in that status can only be made with the consent of a majority of its people.
"This Protocol respects the essential State functions and territorial integrity of the United Kingdom."
"This Protocol sets out arrangements necessary to address the unique circumstances on the island of Ireland, maintain the necessary conditions for continued North-South cooperation, avoid a hard border and protect the 1998 Agreement in all its dimensions"
"The objective of the WA is not to establish a permanent relationship between the EUand the UK. The provisions of this Protocol are therefore intended to apply only temporarily, taking into account the commitments of the Parties set out in Article 2(1).
"The provisions of this Protocol shall apply unless and until they are superseded, in whole or in part, by a subsequent agreement."
ie, the future FTA
ie, the future FTA
