Category: Engagement

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery has today published its Work Plan for 2024-25, as it prepares to open contact lines from 1 May for victims, survivors and families to indicate that they want the Commission to investigate their case.

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery is today inviting the public to have their say on its design and on the content of key policies.

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery has today published a consultation seeking views and feedback on its draft Equality Scheme. At the heart of a trauma-informed approach, and the Commission’s wider principles to be ECHR compliant and deliver something for everyone, is fostering a diverse and inclusive approach, as underpinned by section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act.

Responding to a consultation issued by the Northern Ireland Office about making regulations under section 34 of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023, Commissioner for Investigations, Peter Sheridan said: “The Commission takes its obligations to handle all information it receives seriously. Requesting individuals and witnesses must have the confidence that any information they give us is protected and used properly.”

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery has today published a draft Disability Action Plan, setting out its commitment to promoting positive attitudes towards people with disabilities and encouraging participation by people with disabilities in public life.

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery is today inviting the public to have their say on how it can embed a continuous trauma informed approach when its operations begin.

Northern Ireland has made progress coming to terms with its past, but the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) can be a catalyst for legacy issues, its Chief Commissioner-designate writes today.