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This publication builds on earlier proposals to set out ideas about how the Commission could consider operating when carrying out its duties to provide reports, and is open to views, opinions and feedback. (Please note that documents produced before 14 December 2023 were not Commission views, but initial ideas produced by Sir Declan and secretariat as part of preparatory work.) You can comment on these proposals by writing to us using the details on our Contact page.

Slides from Sir Declan Morgan's appearance at a conference organised by the Government Legal Service, Northern Ireland.

This Framework Document describes the governance and accountability framework that would apply between ICRIR, the UK Government, and other parties as relevant. It sets out how the day-to-day relationship will work in practice, including in relation to governance and financial matters. (Please note that documents produced before 14 December 2023 were not Commission views, but initial ideas produced by Sir Declan and secretariat as part of preparatory work.)

This code will help everyone in the Commission to carry out their work in accordance with clear values. It sets out the values we will hold ourselves accountable for and how every member of the Commission’s staff will uphold them in their work. (Please note that documents produced before 14 December 2023 were not Commission views, but initial proposals produced by Sir Declan and secretariat as part of preparatory work.)

This is a vital part of our governance process, ensuring that Commission staff record any gifts and hospitality they receive. This is part of our process for ensuring that our decisions and conclusions cannot be influenced by outside parties.

ICRIR's gifts and hospitality register will be published on a regular basis.

These draft design principles will apply to all the Commission’s investigations – from those which aim to answer a particular family focused question to those which will involve a criminal investigation utilising police powers. (Please note that documents produced before 14 December 2023 were not Commission views, but initial ideas produced by Sir Declan and secretariat as part of preparatory work.)

This paper sets out some early ideas on issues that could arise in cases that are referred to the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery which were the subject of a coroners’ inquest that has been closed. (Please note that documents produced before 14 December 2023 were not Commission views, but initial ideas produced by Sir Declan and secretariat as part of preparatory work.)

A set of early design considerations for how the Commission could carry out its information recovery work. (Please note that documents produced before 14 December 2023 were not Commission views, but initial ideas produced by Sir Declan and secretariat as part of preparatory work.)