A life in the North is worthless in the eyes of the British state. The strategy of delay, deny and death in Northern Ireland was always designed to hand down impunity for state murder. The ‘Historical Enquiries Team’, rebranded RUC, Legacy act & the shameful ICRIR are the architecture of injustice.
Former British paratrooper Soldier F has been found not guilty at Belfast Crown Court of committing two murders and five attempted murders on Bloody Sunday in Derry
Soldier F cleared of two murders on Bloody Sunday
A former British paratrooper has been found not guilty at Belfast Crown Court of committing two murders and five attempted murders on Bloody Sunday in Derry.
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October 23, 2025 at 12:29 PM
A life in the North is worthless in the eyes of the British state. The strategy of delay, deny and death in Northern Ireland was always designed to hand down impunity for state murder. The ‘Historical Enquiries Team’, rebranded RUC, Legacy act & the shameful ICRIR are the architecture of injustice.
Rory O'Kelly: ICRIR publishes first report into the death of murdered Catholic solicitor
Rory O'Kelly: ICRIR publishes first report into the death of murdered Catholic solicitor
The 1977 murder of the Catholic lawyer and co-founder of the SDLP is being examined by the ICRIR at his family's request
www.bbc.co.uk
September 22, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Rory O'Kelly: ICRIR publishes first report into the death of murdered Catholic solicitor
It's almost as if the Legacy Commission was not really set up to deliver truth recovery for people in NI, but to end legal avenues for redress that were embarrassing to a government in London. It's such a wonder that this story isn't getting news attention outside NI:
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ICRIR: 'Something fundamentally wrong' with Troubles legacy body
Former police ombudsman criticises the organisation set up to investigate Troubles-related deaths.
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May 12, 2026 at 9:47 PM
It's almost as if the Legacy Commission was not really set up to deliver truth recovery for people in NI, but to end legal avenues for redress that were embarrassing to a government in London. It's such a wonder that this story isn't getting news attention outside NI:
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His time as PM has been horrific for NI. He reneged on his promise to abolish the Legacy Act in full and retained the disgraceful so-called Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) which was always designed to be a barrier to conflict truth & justice in NI. [3/n]
ICRIR: NI secretary deeply concerned by review into Troubles investigation body
The report has found the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery is facing a range of significant problems.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 20, 2026 at 7:57 AM
His time as PM has been horrific for NI. He reneged on his promise to abolish the Legacy Act in full and retained the disgraceful so-called Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) which was always designed to be a barrier to conflict truth & justice in NI. [3/n]
Brit Veterans march in support of ICRIR. No surprise. www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/brit...
British Army veterans of Northern Ireland Troubles march on Westminster
They have urged the Labour Government to not repeal the Legacy Act.
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February 6, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Brit Veterans march in support of ICRIR. No surprise. www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/brit...
It's almost as if the Legacy Commission was not really set up to deliver truth recovery for people in NI, but to end legal avenues for redress that were embarrassing to a government in London. It's such a wonder that this story isn't getting news attention outside NI:
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ICRIR: 'Something fundamentally wrong' with Troubles legacy body
Former police ombudsman criticises the organisation set up to investigate Troubles-related deaths.
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May 13, 2026 at 5:46 AM
🕚 #HouseOfLords from 11am includes:
🟥 Baltic Sea internet cables
🟥 online safety
🟥 reforming ICRIR
🟥 moving asylum seekers from hotels
🟥 global cohesion, stability and security
🟥 Gaza healthcare system
🟥 climate change
➡️ See full schedule www.parliament.uk/business/new...
🟥 Baltic Sea internet cables
🟥 online safety
🟥 reforming ICRIR
🟥 moving asylum seekers from hotels
🟥 global cohesion, stability and security
🟥 Gaza healthcare system
🟥 climate change
➡️ See full schedule www.parliament.uk/business/new...
January 16, 2025 at 9:40 AM
🕚 #HouseOfLords from 11am includes:
🟥 Baltic Sea internet cables
🟥 online safety
🟥 reforming ICRIR
🟥 moving asylum seekers from hotels
🟥 global cohesion, stability and security
🟥 Gaza healthcare system
🟥 climate change
➡️ See full schedule www.parliament.uk/business/new...
🟥 Baltic Sea internet cables
🟥 online safety
🟥 reforming ICRIR
🟥 moving asylum seekers from hotels
🟥 global cohesion, stability and security
🟥 Gaza healthcare system
🟥 climate change
➡️ See full schedule www.parliament.uk/business/new...
PFC, RFJ, Amnesty International, Rights & Security International responding to the ‘Root and Branch’ reform of the ICRIR report launched today.
November 28, 2024 at 4:02 PM
PFC, RFJ, Amnesty International, Rights & Security International responding to the ‘Root and Branch’ reform of the ICRIR report launched today.
Daniel Holder, Director of CAJ, launching a new research report on the ICRIR at Queen’s University Belfast today.
A compelling, timely and essential rights-based critique.
A compelling, timely and essential rights-based critique.
November 28, 2024 at 5:54 PM
Daniel Holder, Director of CAJ, launching a new research report on the ICRIR at Queen’s University Belfast today.
A compelling, timely and essential rights-based critique.
A compelling, timely and essential rights-based critique.
Northern Ireland's Legacy Commission has been highly controversial. But today after two years its first investigative report is published, leading to a "sacred and transformative moment" for the dying son of a man murdered by the IRA for being a lawyer.
Legacy body’s report into IRA murder of SDLP founder shot dead for being lawyer brought ‘sacred and transformative moment’ to dying son
ICRIR investigation examines IRA murder of devout Catholic SDLP founder killed for being a lawyer
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
September 23, 2026 at 7:04 AM
Northern Ireland's Legacy Commission has been highly controversial. But today after two years its first investigative report is published, leading to a "sacred and transformative moment" for the dying son of a man murdered by the IRA for being a lawyer.
The ICRIR report has been released. The legacy process is being fundamentally mismanaged and insufficiently funded, but victims & families are still being forced down this path. It would be hard to deliberately create a body less appropriate to addressing the conflict:
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May 11, 2026 at 4:08 PM
The ICRIR report has been released. The legacy process is being fundamentally mismanaged and insufficiently funded, but victims & families are still being forced down this path. It would be hard to deliberately create a body less appropriate to addressing the conflict:
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NI Secretary of State Hilary Benn confirms the UK government will amend the conservatives Legacy Act to remove immunity, and allow inquests. However, the government intends to maintain the ICRIR and will challenge the Court of Appeal’s ruling.
December 4, 2024 at 9:38 PM
NI Secretary of State Hilary Benn confirms the UK government will amend the conservatives Legacy Act to remove immunity, and allow inquests. However, the government intends to maintain the ICRIR and will challenge the Court of Appeal’s ruling.
The focus on cultural issues at the ICIRI is fine but clearly these malfunctions are a result of deliberate structural deficiencies added during its creation. NO’L highlights the late stage removal of many of its investigative powers. A sham of an organization and process www.bbc.com/news/article...
ICRIR: 'Something fundamentally wrong' with Troubles legacy body
Former police ombudsman criticises the organisation set up to investigate Troubles-related deaths.
www.bbc.com
May 13, 2026 at 5:41 AM
The focus on cultural issues at the ICIRI is fine but clearly these malfunctions are a result of deliberate structural deficiencies added during its creation. NO’L highlights the late stage removal of many of its investigative powers. A sham of an organization and process www.bbc.com/news/article...
Major victory for family of Sean Brown at Court of Appeal. Court has ruled that Secretary of State was wrong to not grant Public Inquiry in 1997 murder involving state agents. Full judgment available later on PFC website. A bad day for MoD, MI5, NIO and ICRIR
April 3, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Major victory for family of Sean Brown at Court of Appeal. Court has ruled that Secretary of State was wrong to not grant Public Inquiry in 1997 murder involving state agents. Full judgment available later on PFC website. A bad day for MoD, MI5, NIO and ICRIR
The Sean Brown JR is being handed down this morning. Full judgment not yet available, but Humphreys J in the High Court has ordered a FULL PUBLIC INQUIRY as the only way to fulfill the UK's right to life obligation. Hilary Benn had previously directed the family to ICRIR:
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Judge orders UK government to set up Sean Brown inquiry
The UK government has been ordered to hold a public inquiry into the murder of GAA official Sean Brown by a judge in Northern Ireland.
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December 17, 2024 at 11:32 AM
The Sean Brown JR is being handed down this morning. Full judgment not yet available, but Humphreys J in the High Court has ordered a FULL PUBLIC INQUIRY as the only way to fulfill the UK's right to life obligation. Hilary Benn had previously directed the family to ICRIR:
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Alyson Kilpatrick, Chief Commissioner of the NIHRC delivering a powerful and insightful presentation at the QUB Human Rights Centre seminar this afternoon on the ICRIR.
November 28, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Alyson Kilpatrick, Chief Commissioner of the NIHRC delivering a powerful and insightful presentation at the QUB Human Rights Centre seminar this afternoon on the ICRIR.
What could substantive root and branch reform of the ICRIR look like?
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November 20, 2024 at 1:06 PM
What could substantive root and branch reform of the ICRIR look like?
Further information and registration here:
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Further information and registration here:
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For people outside N.Ireland, the ICRIR blocks access to justice.
'Sir Declan Morgan, ICRIR chief responding to a report that 17 one time RUC members and up to nine former soldiers are working for the body tasked by the UK government to investigate killings committed during the Troubles.'
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'Sir Declan Morgan, ICRIR chief responding to a report that 17 one time RUC members and up to nine former soldiers are working for the body tasked by the UK government to investigate killings committed during the Troubles.'
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Legacy chief: If former IRA men can select the chief constable, why can’t we employ ex-RUC officers?
Sir Declan Morgan, ICRIR chair, responds to Irish News report up to 26 former RUC and army employed by the legacy commission
www.irishnews.com
June 19, 2025 at 5:44 AM
For people outside N.Ireland, the ICRIR blocks access to justice.
'Sir Declan Morgan, ICRIR chief responding to a report that 17 one time RUC members and up to nine former soldiers are working for the body tasked by the UK government to investigate killings committed during the Troubles.'
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'Sir Declan Morgan, ICRIR chief responding to a report that 17 one time RUC members and up to nine former soldiers are working for the body tasked by the UK government to investigate killings committed during the Troubles.'
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"Independent Commission for Reconciliation & Information Recovery (ICRIR) N.I has published 1st report, Rory O’Kelly: Investigation into the events of 4 March 1977 which finds that Mr O’Kelly, 59, was murdered by the Provisional IRA because of his DPP employment"
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First report of ICRIR finds Rory O’Kelly killed for being a lawyer
The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) has published its first report, Rory O’Kelly: Investigation into the events of 4 March 1977 which finds that M...
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September 25, 2026 at 7:23 PM
"Independent Commission for Reconciliation & Information Recovery (ICRIR) N.I has published 1st report, Rory O’Kelly: Investigation into the events of 4 March 1977 which finds that Mr O’Kelly, 59, was murdered by the Provisional IRA because of his DPP employment"
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The Irish Govt is getting attacked again for refusing to work with ICRIR as the NI conflict legacy arrangements are not human rights compliant. Today the UK Parliament's JCHR asserts that even Labour's proposed amendments fall far short of compliance:
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September 7, 2026 at 9:07 AM
The Irish Govt is getting attacked again for refusing to work with ICRIR as the NI conflict legacy arrangements are not human rights compliant. Today the UK Parliament's JCHR asserts that even Labour's proposed amendments fall far short of compliance:
publications.parliament.uk/pa/jt5902/jt...
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PFCs Alan Brecknell with bereaved families & other NGOs meeting Tánaiste Simon Harris in Dublin today. Paddy Clarke & Phyliss Kealey made clear their total opposition to the Tory ICRIR
February 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM
PFCs Alan Brecknell with bereaved families & other NGOs meeting Tánaiste Simon Harris in Dublin today. Paddy Clarke & Phyliss Kealey made clear their total opposition to the Tory ICRIR
Decade upon decade of inadequate investigations into a murder where the allegations of state collusion are of the "utmost gravity" give rise to a judgment in which waiting to see if ICRIR can do what all the other failed investigations could not is just not an option:
December 17, 2024 at 11:55 AM
Decade upon decade of inadequate investigations into a murder where the allegations of state collusion are of the "utmost gravity" give rise to a judgment in which waiting to see if ICRIR can do what all the other failed investigations could not is just not an option:
Shared on behalf of family of Pat Falls. “Our father was murdered by State Agents 50 years ago today. Our mother was left with 6 children and passed away on 7 Dec 2020. The Legacy Act is bad law which makes for a bad process in the ICRIR. The Act is Truth & Justice denied.
November 20, 2024 at 8:19 AM
Shared on behalf of family of Pat Falls. “Our father was murdered by State Agents 50 years ago today. Our mother was left with 6 children and passed away on 7 Dec 2020. The Legacy Act is bad law which makes for a bad process in the ICRIR. The Act is Truth & Justice denied.
The Irish Govt has called for "root and branch reform" to make ICRIR rights compliant. The CAJ has fleshed out what this would require. Spoiler: there are a lot of roots and branches that need to be seen to...
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What could substantive ‘root and branch’ reform of the ICRIR look like? and would it be enough? - Committee on the Administration of Justice
The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR), established under the Conservative Government’s Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023, has face...
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November 29, 2024 at 11:24 AM
The Irish Govt has called for "root and branch reform" to make ICRIR rights compliant. The CAJ has fleshed out what this would require. Spoiler: there are a lot of roots and branches that need to be seen to...
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But what is Hillary Benn's response? To use the murders to push the 'Troubles Bill' an effective repackaging of the Legacy Act, retaining the ICRIR, which removed access to justice for 1000s of bereaved families and victims of conflict in the North during the 'troubles'. [3/n]
UK, Ireland announce new 'Troubles' legacy deal
A law was fiercely criticized by victims and families for offering conditional immunity to some suspects, including soldiers and police, if they cooperated with inquiries.
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March 26, 2026 at 9:03 AM
But what is Hillary Benn's response? To use the murders to push the 'Troubles Bill' an effective repackaging of the Legacy Act, retaining the ICRIR, which removed access to justice for 1000s of bereaved families and victims of conflict in the North during the 'troubles'. [3/n]