Third Report: Addressing the Legacy of Northern Ireland’s Past: the Government’s New Proposals (Interim Report)
Select Committee
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
HC 329
26 October 2020
Government response
Third Special Report - Addressing the Legacy of Northern Ireland’s past: the Government’s New Proposals: Government Response to the Committee’s Third Report of Session 2019–21 · published 18 Jan 2021
Recommendations & Conclusions
3 results
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Recommendation
Not Addressed
Para 29
The Government must: a) set out the rationale for its decision to abandon the model...
Recommendation
The Government must: a) set out the rationale for its decision to abandon the model of a separate Historical Investigations Unit and Independent Commission for Information Retrieval proposed in the Stormont House draft Bill; and b) explain the potential merits …
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Government Response Summary
The government stated its belief in focusing on information recovery and carefully considering all options for a fit-for-purpose process, but did not set out the rationale for abandoning the previous model or explain the merits of a single organization, as recommended.
Northern Ireland Executive
Northern Ireland Office
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8
Recommendation
Not Addressed
The aspiration for the new body “to move at a faster pace” set out in...
Recommendation
The aspiration for the new body “to move at a faster pace” set out in the WMS will be achieved only if it is matched by appropriate funding. The Government must ensure that any new legacy institution has sufficient funding …
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Government Response Summary
The government provided a general statement about taking contributions into account and moving forward with legacy commitments, but did not address the specific recommendation about ensuring sufficient funding for any new legacy institution.
Northern Ireland Executive
Northern Ireland Office
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Recommendation
Not Addressed
Para 54
The Government must examine: a) how Operation Kenova has engaged with victims’ groups and families;...
Recommendation
The Government must examine: a) how Operation Kenova has engaged with victims’ groups and families; b) whether Operation Kenova could be scaled up to deliver across the piece; and c) whether aspects of Operation Kenova’s approach could usefully be replicated …
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Government Response Summary
The government merely noted the committee's suggestion that it could learn lessons from Operation Kenova, without committing to examining the specific aspects requested.
Northern Ireland Executive
Northern Ireland Office
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