Written Question·Northern Ireland Office·UIN 26976

Historical Institutional Abuse (Northern Ireland) Act 2019

Tabled: 28 January 2025

Answered: 4 February 2025

Question

Sorcha Eastwood

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will amend the Historical Institutional Abuse (Northern Ireland) Act 2019 to include siblings and parents in the entitlement to claim compensation in respect of deceased person criteria.

Answer

Hilary Benn

The Historical Institutional Abuse (Northern Ireland) Act 2019 provides for a redress scheme for victims who suffered abuse while resident in these institutions in Northern Ireland. The legislation was put in place by the previous UK Government due to the...

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