Statement from the Secretary of State on consulting with victims, survivors and families on the Legacy Act
The statement follows the meetings held with the South East Fermanagh Foundation, and the Victims and Survivors Forum in Belfast.
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn MP yesterday (Wednesday 28 August) begun the process of consulting with victims, survivors and families as part of the 바카라 사이트바카라 사이트檚 commitment to repeal and replace the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act.聽聽
The Secretary of State held meetings with the South East Fermanagh Foundation, and the Victims and Survivors Forum in Belfast.
Speaking after his meetings, Hilary Benn said:
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