Historical Institutional Abuse (Northern Ireland) Act 2019

Summary

This Act creates an official process to investigate historical abuse that happened in Northern Irish institutions, and helps victims get recognition and compensation for what they suffered. It aims to establish the truth about what happened and support people who were harmed.

A vote to support means

—Supporting this Act means backing efforts to investigate and help people who suffered abuse in Northern Irish institutions like children's homes and schools in the past. It provides a way for victims to get answers, justice, and compensation for the harm they experienced.

A vote to oppose means

—Some people might worry about the cost to taxpayers of investigations and compensation payments. Others could be concerned about revisiting painful historical events, or worry that institutions or individuals might face unfair blame without proper evidence.

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Bill Passage

Commons

1st reading4 Nov 2019
2nd reading5 Nov 2019
Committee stage5 Nov 2019
3rd reading5 Nov 2019

Lords

1st reading16 Oct 2019
2nd reading28 Oct 2019
Committee stage31 Oct 2019
Report stage31 Oct 2019
3rd reading31 Oct 2019

Royal Assent5 Nov 2019

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