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Update on the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR)
17 April 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Northern Ireland Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement discusses the upcoming commencement of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) on May 1, 2024, as established by the Northern Ireland Troubles Act 2023.
Action Requested
The government is laying regulations to support the operational establishment of the ICRIR, including provisions related to information handling, biometric material retention, and transitional arrangements for criminal investigations and decisions not to prosecute. These actions are part of the implementation of the Legacy Act to deliver better outcomes for victims and survivors.
Key Facts
- The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 established the ICRIR.
- Operational functions of the ICRIR will commence on 1 May 2024.
- Regulations have been laid regarding information holding and handling by the ICRIR, in line with s.34 of the Act.
- Additional regulations for biometric material retention are to be laid shortly, as per s.35 of the Act.
- A second set of commencement regulations will be laid at the end of April 2024.
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