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<p>Challenges against the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act
2023 have been heard in the High Court in Northern Ireland. The Government welcomes
the Court’s findings that the ICRIR is operationally independent from Government and
has the necessary powers to carry out reviews in accordance with the state’s obligations
with Articles 2 and 3 of the ECHR.</p><p> </p><p>However, following consideration
of all aspects of the judgment, the UK Government has lodged an application for an
appeal with the Northern Ireland Court of Appeal.</p><p> </p><p>We remain committed
to implementing the Legacy Act and delivering the ICRIR to provide better outcomes
for victims and survivors of the Troubles by giving them more information about what
happened to their loved ones.</p><p> </p>
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