Reparations: Northern Ireland Good Friday Agreement
Implementations
Reparations – 1998
The Good Friday Agreement had provided for the allocation of resources, including statutory and funding as necessary to meet the needs of victims of the trouble. The accord also recognizes the role of the Northern Ireland Victim’s Commission. The Northern Ireland Victim’s Commission was responsible for coming up with a report on how the 3,600 victims and 40,000 injured during the troubles should be remembered. On 13 May 1998, the commission made its recommendation for compensation to victims of violence and their support groups; an official ombudsman was organized to deal with demands and grievances of victims, creation of physical memorial, among other recommendations.
Reparations – 1999
After the recommendation, the government appointed Sir Ken Bloomfield to review the Criminal Injuries Compensation System. On 26 May 1999 the Northern Ireland (Location of VictimsÕ Remains) Act 1999 was passed and created the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims’ Remains to locate remains of victims.
Reparations – 2000
No developments observed this year.
Reparations – 2001
No developments observed this year.
Reparations – 2002
No developments observed this year.
Reparations – 2003
No developments observed this year.
Reparations – 2004
No developments observed this year.
Reparations – 2005
No developments observed this year.
Reparations – 2006
In 2006, Commission for Victims and Survivors for Northern Ireland was established under the office of the First Minister and First Deputy Minister. Among other responsibilities, the commission had r to manage a victims fund to help victims.2
- “Good Friday Agreement-Symbols and Emblems,” BBC News, accessed February 7, 2013, http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/schools/agreement/culture/symbols2….
The government had also established the Community Relations Council to administer Victim and Survivor Group’s funding (approximately £400,000 annually) and fund community/voluntary groups.1“Community Relations Council — Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister,” accessed February 7, 2013, http://www.ofmdfmni.gov.uk/index/equality/victims/funding.htm.
Reparations – 2007
No futher developments observed.