Document Category: Operational policies

The ICRIR recognises that many issues are raised by staff and addressed immediately by line managers – this is very much encouraged. This policy and procedure are aimed at those issues and concerns which remain unresolved, require help to get resolved, or are about serious underlying concerns. Raising concerns refers to staff reporting suspected wrongdoing at work, for example, concerns about data security, health and safety at work, acts of discrimination or negligence or a criminal offence, such as, fraud.

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a request for an investigation may be changed (including by changing particular questions included in the request) or withdrawn.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 March 2026.

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

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

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 sets out the Commission’s position in relation to conflicts of interest that are actual, potential or perceived in relation to the involvement of ICRIR officers in their operational duties.

The purpose of this Policy is to identify the rights that Data Subjects have in relation to their Personal Data, and to outline how we will respond to Subject Rights Requests in accordance with our legal obligations. This includes, but is not limited to, the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This Charter describes the quality of those relationships the Commission seeks to develop with requesting individuals, arising from the Commission’s vision, mission and values. The Commission and all its staff will seek to uphold the contents of this Charter and requesting individuals are encouraged to respect and adhere to the terms of the Charter.

This Privacy Notice sets out important information about the rights that individuals who apply for a position or positions at the ICRIR have in relation to their Personal Data, and how we may collect and process it on receipt of any such application.

This document outlines the Commission’s trauma and resiliency informed model. It sets out why the Commission has chosen to place such a priority on supporting people and how, through a whole-organisation approach, it will embed these principles in all of its work. The core purpose of the trauma and resiliency informed model is to support victims, survivors and families when they engage with the Commission. The document also explains the principles of the model and our implementation strategy. It commits to best practice and to improvement.