There’s many a slip between cup and lip. It’s too early to claim that the Hillsborough Agreement is a done deal because the devolution of policing and justice on April 12 quite clearly depends on two crucial aspects of the document. First is the sentiment in paragraph two or the preamble: “We wish to see this agreement reflect our willingness to ensurethe executive and assembly reflect better this spirit of partnership, mutual respect and equality which remain vital lor the success or devolution.”