Historical Institutional Abuse (Northern Ireland) Act 2019


establish the Historical Institutional Abuse Redress Board and to confer an entitlement to compensation in connection with children who were resident in certain institutions in Northern Ireland; and to establish the Commissioner for Survivors of Institutional Childhood Abuse.

Government Bill

(Northern Ireland Office)
What is this Bill?

The Historical Institutional Abuse (Northern Ireland) was a Government Bill that became an Act of Parliament.

Is this Bill currently before Parliament?

No. This Bill was introduced on 16 October 2019 and became an Act of Parliament on 5 November 2019.

Whose idea is this Bill?

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This bill has received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament

Bill Progession through Parliament

Commons Completed
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Royal Assent

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Bill Debate
16/10/2019