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Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery launches Disability Action plan 

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The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery has published its Disability Action Plan following public consultation.   

ICRIR Commissioner for Investigations meets with Minister of Justice

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Commissioner for Investigations Peter Sheridan yesterday (Tuesday) met Minister of Justice Naomi Long, to set out how the Commission plans to support victims, survivors of the Troubles / Conflict and their families who request an investigation into their cases.

ICRIR CHIEF COMMISSIONER COMMITS TO HUMAN RIGHTS LAWS

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Committing to Human Rights laws and the rights of victims and families was the key message Chief Commissioner of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery Sir Declan Morgan delivered to the Council of Europe in Strasbourg on Thursday.

ICRIR dedicated routes to request investigations begin

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The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery has now had its powers commenced so that it can carry out investigations into deaths and serious harm from the Troubles/Conflict in Northern Ireland.

ICRIR takes on remit for Troubles/Conflict-related investigations 

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The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery takes on the remit to investigate deaths and serious harm related to the Troubles/Conflict from Wednesday of this week. The Commission’s powers and duties commence and the Commission will be opening dedicated telephone, email and postal routes for the public to contact the Commission about investigating their case.  

ICRIR sets out Enhanced Inquisitorial Proceedings and transitional measures for completing inquests at advanced stage

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The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery has today outlined how it will continue investigations into the deaths resulting from the Troubles/Conflict in Northern Ireland, which were subject to Advanced stage Inquests and not able to conclude before 1 May.

ICRIR ensures oversight of its police powers

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The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery has agreed arrangements with the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland (PONI), to provide independent oversight of the use of police powers by designated Commission officers in Northern Ireland.

ICRIR sets out Work Plan for 2024-25

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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.

ICRIR launches formal consultation on how it will operate.

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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.

ICRIR publishes draft Equality Scheme for consultation

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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.