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The Commission has published a summary of its approach to designating officers with the powers of a police constable.

ICRIR's values of integrity and impartiality include ensuring that no gift, hospitality or other benefit is accepted which could be perceived to undermine or call into question the proper conduct of its staff or Commissioners. This policy outlines the process to be followed in the event of the offering of a gift or hospitality to any Commissioner, officer or member of staff of ICRIR.

This policy sets out the form and manner of a request for an investigation under sections 9 and 10 of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (the Act) and reflects the requirements upon the Commissioner for Investigations under section 11 of the Act, including how the Commission meets the requirements of Section 11(2)(b) of the Act; namely the circumstances in which a request for an investigation may be changed (including by changing particular questions included in the request) or withdrawn. This policy was updated in November 2025.

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (the Commission) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (NIAC) calls for evidence regarding The Legacy of the Troubles: A Joint Framework between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of Ireland published on September 19, 2025, and the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill introduced to Parliament on October 14, 2025.

This cookies policy sets out important information about out how the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery uses cookies on this website.

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery Annual Report and Accounts 2024–25 have been presented to Parliament and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to Part 1 (6)(4) of Schedule 1 of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.

This document sets out how the Commission’s information recovery processes will operate once the Commissioner for Investigations has determined that the request is eligible under the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.

This policy describes the ways in which you can make a complaint. It also tells you about how we will handle your complaint and what you can expect from us.

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery has published this report in accordance with Section 2 (9)(10) of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (the Act).

This document sets out the interests of the ICRIR Board of Commissioners.