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A reaffirmed commitment to deliver human rights compliant investigations was the key message from the Independent Commission at a meeting with officials from the Council of Europe today.

The powers of the Commission to compel people to provide information have been set out in detail today. The Commission outlined its powers under Section 14 of the Legacy Act which reflect those in the Inquiries Act and include potential financial penalties for failure to comply. In addition, the Commission has published a “Charter of Commitments” outlining the duty of care the Commission will use in relation to those who have been asked to provide information.

The importance of a trauma informed approach to the work of the ICRIR was underlined at a webinar event held today.  The event focused on how the Commission is supporting victims, survivors and families by ensuring that the best possible principles in relation to trauma are at the centre of its work.  Also today the Commission published feedback received from the public during its consultation on implementing a trauma informed approach.

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery has published a statement from ICRIR Chief Commissioner Sir Declan Morgan on Court of Appeal judgement on Dillon and others.

The ICRIR's new Chief Executive and Commissioner Louise Warde Hunter said today she was ‘honoured’ to lead the independent Commission and pledged to support the victims, survivors and families who have asked the Commission to seek answers for them.

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 has today explained in detail the powers it has to recover information for victims, survivors and their families and the powers it has to disclose the information that it obtains.

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."