Truth Recovery Independent Panel
The Truth Recovery Independent Panel is a non-statutory body appointed to investigate Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries, and Workhouses in Northern Ireland, focusing on truth, acknowledgment, and accountability
The Truth Recovery Independent Panel was established by the Northern Ireland Executive to investigate the experiences of individuals affected by Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries, and Workhouses in Northern Ireland. The panel, co-chaired by Dr. Leanne McCormick and Professor Sean O’Connell, consists of experts in various fields and representatives from victims and survivors1.
The panel's work is divided into two phases: a non-statutory Independent Panel and a full statutory Public Inquiry. The Independent Panel's role is to gather evidence through testimonies, archival research, and public engagement1. The findings will be compiled into a report, which will guide the Public Inquiry.
The panel has made five core recommendations, with several sub-recommendations, focusing on truth, acknowledgment, and accountability. The inquiry lasted 24 months and involved significant public engagement and collaboration with various agencies and experts1.
The panel has received support from organizations such as the Victims and Survivors Service, WAVE, and Adopt NI1.
In summary, the Truth Recovery Independent Panel is a comprehensive effort to uncover the truth about the experiences of individuals affected by these institutions, providing justice and acknowledgment to those impacted.
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Cost in millions (if known)
Deaths (direct)
Recommendations
Recommendation | Description |
1. Adoption and Guiding Principles | Ensure effective and sustainable implementation of all recommendations, with sufficient funding and resources. |
2. Human Rights | Centralize the human rights of victims-survivors and their relatives in all recommendations and their realization. |
3. Access to Information | Secure full access for victims-survivors and inter-generational relatives to information regarding their personal and family histories. |
4. Trauma-Informed Policies | Implement policies and practices that are trauma-informed, identifying and responding to the needs and preferences of victims-survivors. |
5. Accessibility | Ensure future investigations are accessible to all victims-survivors and relatives, particularly those with disabilities |
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Independent Panel Truth Recovery NI: https://www.independentpanel.truthrecoveryni.co.uk/
Independent Panel - Truth Recovery Programme: https://truthrecoverystrategy.com/independent-panel/
Home - Truth Recovery Programme: https://truthrecoverystrategy.com/
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