Overview

• The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) has 60 active investigations and over 160 requests, with projections to exceed 100 investigations covering 150+ deaths by year-end.
• ICRIR leaders are urging reforms to the Legacy Act, including independent oversight, statutory investigative powers, and a formal voice for victims and survivors.
• The commission’s investigation process includes cold case reviews, forensic re-examinations, and advanced digital forensics, ensuring compliance with human rights standards.
• ICRIR is considering carefully designed, victim-led pilot programs enabling meetings between victims and perpetrators, with strict safeguards to prevent retraumatization.
• The Legacy Act, which halted unresolved Troubles-era cases, remains contentious, but ICRIR emphasizes its focus on uncovering the unvarnished truth for victims and survivors.