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The Commission for Victims and Survivors
The principal aim of the Commission is to promote the interests of victims and survivors of the conflict.
In announcing the creation of the Commission to the Northern Ireland Assembly, Dr Ian Paisley MP, MLA, the First Minister said: "this announcement is really for those who have been largely without a voice. Today, we are giving them a voice — a real voice. It is a voice that will reach the heart of Government and will be heard and listened to for the very first time."
The creation of the Commission required the introduction of legislation in the Northern Ireland Assembly, which was passed on 27 May 2008 and the Commissioners were appointed on 2 June 2008
We have six statutory duties:
• To promote awareness of matters relating to the interests of victims and survivors and the need to safeguard those interests
• To keep under review the adequacy and effectiveness of law and practice affecting the interests of victims and survivors
• To keep under review the adequacy and effectiveness of services provided for victims and survivors
• To provide advice to government on matters affecting victims and survivors
• To ensure that the views of victims and survivors are sought by the Commission in carrying out its work
• To make arrangements for a forum for consultation with victims and survivors
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