Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023

Clause 2, page 3, line 11 leave out “one, two or three” and insert “between one and five”

Clause 2, page 3, line 11 at end insert—

The principal objective of the ICRIR in exercising its functions is to promote reconciliation.”

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

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

At least three months before the start of each financial year the ICRIR must—

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No later than six months after the end of each financial year, the ICRIR must—

Clause 2, page 3, line 42 leave out subsection (6)

Clause 2, page 4, line 4 at end insert—

In this section “persons affected by Troubles-related deaths and serious injuries” means—

Clause 2, page 4, line 4 at end insert—

In this Act “financial year”, in relation to the ICRIR, means—

After Clause 2 Insert the following new Clause—

“ICRIR: immunity consent

Clause 4, page 4, line 26 at end insert—

would create or exercise police powers additional to those exercised by the PSNI, or

Clause 4, page 4, line 29 at end insert—

Subsection (1)(c) does not apply to grants of immunity from prosecution by the ICRIR under section 18 (but see paragraph 3 of Schedule (No immunity in certain circumstances).”

Clause 4, page 4, line 31 at end insert—

Before carrying out any reviews, the ICRIR must publish, and in carrying out any reviews, the ICRIR must take into account, guidelines containing best practice on the rights of those likely to be named in any reports.”

Clause 5, page 4, line 37 leave out “reasonably”

Clause 5, page 5, line 21 leave out from “require” to “to” in line 22 and insert “any of the following persons”

Clause 5, page 5, line 25 after “section” insert “—

the Chief Constable of the PSNI;

Leave out Clause 7

Clause 7, page 6, line 15 at end insert—

Subsection (2) does not apply in relation to proceedings against D for an offence under paragraph 8(1)(a) of Schedule (distortion of evidence); and subsections (2) and (3) do not apply in relation to proceedings against D for an offence under section (False statements: offence) (false statements).”

Clause 7, page 6, line 28 after “Where” insert “subsection (3A) or”

Clause 8, page 7, line 37 after “section” insert “—

“civil proceedings” does not include—

Clause 9, page 7, line 43 at end insert—

The making of a request under subsection (1) is to be treated as “consent” for the ICRIR to grant specific immunity under section 18, subject to the requirements of that section and section (Objections to request for immunity).