Category: Engagement

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information has today announced it has registered 85 enquiries from victims, survivors and families about the possibility of an investigation into their injury or the death of a loved one.

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery has published its statement following the government's update on the NI Troubles Act.

Listening to and learning from the views of people across Northern Ireland and Great Britain will continue to be fundamental in shaping the ICRIR’s strategy according to its Chief Commissioner Sir Declan Morgan. 

“Since May, the Commission has been engaging with victims, families and survivors about whether they would like us to carry out investigations into the death of their loved one or serious injury to themselves. We will be continuing with our vital work of investigations which the government has made clear will remain. Our focus remains on delivering something of worth to those who come to us and we will provide an update on our early work in September. The announcement that conditional immunity will be repealed removes a significant concern for many victims, survivors and their families and the Commission considers that this clarity will provide reassurance."

Protecting the Human Rights of victims, survivors and families was central in discussions between Chief Commissioner of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery, Sir Declan Morgan and the United Nations today. 

The Chief Commissioner for the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR), Sir Declan Morgan, says dialogue with the public has been key to finalising the framework within which the Commission will deliver for victims, survivors and their families.

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery has published its Disability Action Plan following public consultation.   

Commissioner for Investigations Peter Sheridan yesterday (Tuesday) met Minister of Justice Naomi Long, to set out how the Commission plans to support victims, survivors of the Troubles / Conflict and their families who request an investigation into their cases.

Committing to Human Rights laws and the rights of victims and families was the key message Chief Commissioner of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery Sir Declan Morgan delivered to the Council of Europe in Strasbourg on Thursday.

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery has now had its powers commenced so that it can carry out investigations into deaths and serious harm from the Troubles/Conflict in Northern Ireland.