Judge suspends Edwin Poots’ order to end checks at Northern Ireland's ports

Civil servants have yet to implement the instruction, pending legal clarity on their obligations, and checks are continuing. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

A High Court judge in Belfast has issued an interim order suspending a decision by Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots to direct a stop to Brexit agri-food checks at Northern Ireland ports.

Mr Justice Colton said he was making the temporary direction until a judicial review against the DUP minister’s decision can be heard in full.