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David Young

Reforms of new Troubles commission needed to secure trust of families, says Benn

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn (PA) - (PA Wire)

The Northern Ireland Secretary has said he appreciates why families of some Troubles victims remain sceptical about a new investigatory and truth recovery body.

Hilary Benn said he knows reform of legislation underpinning the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) is required to secure the confidence of bereaved relatives.

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