A Bill to amend the definitions of victims and survivors for the purposes of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, the Victims and Survivors (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and related legislation; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
15 May 2014
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The bill changes who is recognised as a 'victim' or 'survivor' for the purposes of Northern Ireland’s victim-related laws by amending definitions in the Northern Ireland Act 1998 and the Victims and Survivors (Northern Ireland) Order 2006, along with related legislation. This could affect which people qualify for rights, support and recognition under those laws.
Currently at the 2nd reading stage in the Commons. The bill originated in the Commons and had its first reading in 2013; no further progress beyond the 2nd reading is detailed in the provided information.
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16 Jul 2013
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