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Written Question
Terrorism: Northern Ireland
Wednesday 24th April 2024

Asked by: Mike Kane (Labour - Wythenshawe and Sale East)

Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the deadline for uncompleted inquests and civil litigation into Troubles-era offences under the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 on victims.

Answered by Chris Heaton-Harris

From 1 May, victims and families can directly refer their cases to the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery for review and I strongly encourage them to do so.

The Commission will have extensive powers to conduct thorough investigations and will deliver better outcomes for victims and families than the current system.

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 20 Feb 2018
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 11 Jun 2014
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