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<p>The Government recognises the positive achievements of Operation Kenova in terms
of building relationships with victims and survivors, and helping them to understand
the circumstances around what happened to their loved ones.</p><p> </p><p>However,
it is clear that with the passage of time, the chances of successful prosecution from
even the most robust of investigations is vanishingly small.</p><p> </p><p>That is
why, as outlined in the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland’s oral statement of
14 July and in the command paper published afterwards, the Government wants to move
away from a focus on criminal justice outcomes - which is delivering for nobody -
and instead focus on effective information recovery and reconciliation measures.</p><p>
</p><p>The Government’s proposals are intended to inform ongoing intensive engagement
with the Irish Government, Northern Ireland parties and other stakeholders with an
interest in this issue. All elements of these proposals - including their practical
application - are subject to ongoing consideration and discussion.</p>
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