Document Category: Operational policies

This Charter describes the standards of care the Commission commits to for all witnesses providing information or evidence during an investigation.

This document summarises the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery ’s policy and processes relating to section 14 of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.

This document sets out how the Commission shares and publishes information. This includes, how the Commission recovers information, when the Commission shares and publishes information, disclosure when referring a case to the prosecutor and disclosure or publication of sensitive information more generally.

This document sets out frequently asked questions about requests for cases with the Commission involving 'other harmful conduct'.

This framework is the product of formal consultation and engagement and an aim from the outset to develop a Commission that can deliver for victims, survivors and families of the Troubles/Conflict. It sets out what can be expected from the Commission, from initial contact through to the publication of a findings report, and signposts to specific Commission policies. It describes how we will deliver each stage of the journey through the organisation. It provides openness around the standards we have set ourselves, and to which we can be held to account by those using the Commission.

This policy sets out how the Commission handles requests by individuals or families to review a decision taken by the Commissioner for Investigations’ Information Recovery team.

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery has published its Disability Action Plan following public consultation. The plan underlines the Commission's commitment to promoting inclusivity and supporting people with disabilities to access the Commission.

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation has agreed arrangements with the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), to provide independent oversight of the use of police powers by designated Commission officers in England and Wales.

This policy sets out the Commission’s position in relation to meeting with requesting individuals and families in a place or venue which is situated away from the Commission’s premises (off site).

This policy sets out the processes and procedures adopted by the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery in responding to abusive, unreasonable, or vexatious communications by members of the public.