House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery Review
15 April 2026 · Northern Ireland Office
Proposed by Hilary Benn Lab Leeds Central
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Key points
- Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery will be transformed into the Legacy Commission.
- A Section 36 review of ICRIR's performance is planned with a deadline of April 30, 2027.
- A joint oversight committee has been set up to address Peter May's review recommendations and ensure transparency.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the reform and review of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR), which will be transformed into the Legacy Commission.
Action requested
A Section 36 review of ICRIR's performance is planned, with a deadline of April 30, 2027. A joint oversight committee has been established to address the recommendations from Peter May's review and ensure transparency in sharing findings with staff before wider publication.
Key facts
- The ICRIR commenced its work under the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.
- More than 270 cases have been referred to the ICRIR, with over 100 active investigations underway.
- Peter May was commissioned by NIO and ICRIR Board to review corporate effectiveness and cultural health of ICRIR.
- A joint ICRIR-NIO oversight committee has been established.
- Additional sponsorship resource is provided for ICRIR support.
- Section 36 review must be completed no later than April 30, 2027.
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