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<p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has made it very clear that she is
determined to see redress for victims of historical institutional abuse as soon as
possible. The UK Government has made clear that legislation will be introduced at
Westminster by the end of the year, should a restored NI Executive not be in place.</p><p>
</p><p>Currently, officials in the Northern Ireland Executive Office are working with
the Northern Ireland Office of the Legislative Counsel to redraft the legislation
for a redress scheme in line with the NI parties’ recommendations.</p><p> </p><p>When
the legislation has been revised and received, the Secretary of State will consider
the best way forward and the next steps as a matter of urgency.</p><p> </p><p><strong>
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