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Consultation on proposals for Public Inquiry and Redress Scheme launched

Consultation on proposals for Public Inquiry and Redress Scheme launched

A consultation on proposals for a public inquiry into Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses and an associated redress scheme has been launched today. Included in the proposals […]

<strong>Appointment of Truth Recovery Independent Panel</strong>

Appointment of Truth Recovery Independent Panel

The Executive Office has appointed a 10-person Independent Panel to progress the work of the Truth Recovery Programme. Establishment of the Independent Panel was a key recommendation in the Truth […]

<strong>Oral Transcripts Published by QUOTE Project exploring history of Mother & Baby Institutions (including pre-1948 Workhouses) and Magdalene laundries in Northern Ireland.</strong>

Oral Transcripts Published by QUOTE Project exploring history of Mother & Baby Institutions (including pre-1948 Workhouses) and Magdalene laundries in Northern Ireland.

The QUOTE Project has published some of the transcripts of evidence of those who came forward with testimonies detailing a range of personal histories and experience of mother and baby […]

<strong>PSNI leaflets urge victims to come forward</strong>

PSNI leaflets urge victims to come forward

Police have begun a leaflet campaign to encourage people to come forward in the investigation into mother and baby homes. The criminal investigation is looking into allegations of physical and sexual […]

<strong>N Ireland Executive will lead on Report Recommendations</strong>

N Ireland Executive will lead on Report Recommendations

The First and deputy First Ministers have reached agreement on the shape of a public inquiry into mother and baby institutions. Full feature on the Belfast Telegraph here Implementing some of […]

<strong>Ministers welcome mother and baby institutions and Magdalene Laundries report</strong>

Ministers welcome mother and baby institutions and Magdalene Laundries report

The publication of a report on an independent investigation into mother and baby homes and Magdalene Laundries is a welcome step forward for victims and survivors, the First Minister, deputy […]

<strong>Image Gallery from the Truth Recovery Panel Report Launch day on 5 October 2021</strong>

Image Gallery from the Truth Recovery Panel Report Launch day on 5 October 2021

<strong>Panel launch Truth Recovery Report</strong>

Panel launch Truth Recovery Report

Unprecedented Independent Investigation into Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses recommended in Truth Recovery Design Panel Report. The Truth Recovery Design Panel appointed to work with victims and […]

<strong>Prof Phil Scraton with Truth Recovery Update</strong>

Prof Phil Scraton with Truth Recovery Update

Truth Recovery Panel member, Professor Phil Scraton provides an update on the Truth Recovery Design Strategy and on what will happen in the period ahead.

Mother and Baby and Magdalene Laundry Institutions – Truth Recovery Design Team announced

Mother and Baby and Magdalene Laundry Institutions – Truth Recovery Design Team announced

A team of experts who will work in partnership with victims and survivors of Mother and Baby and Magdalene Laundry Institutions to establish the terms of reference for a fully […]

Launch of Truth Design Panel

Launch of Truth Design Panel

Following publication of the Queen’s University/ Ulster University Report, Mother and Baby Homes and Magdalene Laundries in Northern Ireland, 1922-1990, (Click Here for the NI Executive Summary and Full Report) the Northern Ireland […]

Truth Recovery Design Project Launched

Truth Recovery Design Project Launched

Research into Mother and Baby Homes was commissioned in 2017 to inform the Northern Ireland Executive about the operation of the Homes and Laundries in Northern Ireland from 1922-1999.   Each […]

Launch of Truth Recovery Design Panel

Launch of Truth Recovery Design Panel

Mother and Baby and Magdalene Laundry Institutions – Truth Recovery Design Panel An independent investigation into Mother and Baby and Magdalene Laundry Institutions will be designed and developed along with […]

Executive announces independent investigation into mother and baby homes

Executive announces independent investigation into mother and baby homes

An independent investigation into mother and baby homes will be carried out, the Executive has agreed. The move follows today’s publication of the research report on historical Mother and Baby […]