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Proceeding contribution from Lord Caine (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 21 June 2023. It occurred during Debate on bill on Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill.


Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill

Moved by

Lord Caine

3: Clause 2, page 3, line 26, at end insert—

“(4A) In exercising its functions, the ICRIR must have regard to the general interests of persons affected by Troubles-related deaths and serious injuries.”

Member’s explanatory statement

This would require the ICRIR to have regard to the interests of various categories of person when carrying out its functions.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
831 c263 
Session
2022-23
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Admissibility of evidence Criminal proceedings Criminal investigation Detainees Arrests Civil proceedings Convictions Coroners Families Immunity from prosecution Northern Ireland Powers Prosecutions Sentencing Terrorism Telecommunications Victims Reviews Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery
Legislation
Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill 2022-23
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on hansard.parliament.uk