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Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (the Act) requires public authorities in Northern Ireland to have due regard to the need to promote equality of opportunity and regard to the desirability of promoting good relations. The Commission uses the tools of screening and equality impact assessment to assess the likely impact of a policy on the promotion of equality of opportunity and good relations.

Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (the Act) requires public authorities in Northern Ireland to have due regard to the need to promote equality of opportunity and regard to the desirability of promoting good relations. The Commission uses the tools of screening and equality impact assessment to assess the likely impact of a policy on the promotion of equality of opportunity and good relations.

Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (the Act) requires public authorities in Northern Ireland to have due regard to the need to promote equality of opportunity and regard to the desirability of promoting good relations. The Commission uses the tools of screening and equality impact assessment to assess the likely impact of a policy on the promotion of equality of opportunity and good relations.

Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (the Act) requires public authorities in Northern Ireland to have due regard to the need to promote equality of opportunity and regard to the desirability of promoting good relations. The Commission uses the tools of screening and equality impact assessment to assess the likely impact of a policy on the promotion of equality of opportunity and good relations.

Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (the Act) requires public authorities in Northern Ireland to have due regard to the need to promote equality of opportunity and regard to the desirability of promoting good relations. The Commission uses the tools of screening and equality impact assessment to assess the likely impact of a policy on the promotion of equality of opportunity and good relations.

This is the Commission’s work plan for 2026–27. It sets out our strategic objectives and priorities for the year ahead.

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

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.