The Next Page: Northern Ireland

Episode 8 - Legacy Act & Forum Replenishment


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Content Warning: reference to violence

In the latest episode of ‘The Next Page’, Mike and Ian

return to the studio to discuss the Legacy Act (formerly the Legacy Bill), which recently became law in parliament, and what it means for victims and survivors of the Troubles.

They are joined by Victims’ Forum member, Mary Moreland MBE,

who lends her lived experience as a UDR veteran and a war widow to the conversation. Mary outlines the impact of the legislation upon a victim’s right to seek answers, and the efforts the Forum made to influence amendments to the Act.

Mary also discusses the importance of the Forum itself in having

difficult but necessary conversations in post-conflict reconciliation, and the need for a broad representation of voices, views and experiences in finding ways forward.

The Forum brings together those with lived experience of the

Troubles to guide the Commissioner in making recommendations to government around the needs and interests of victims and survivors. It is currently underrepresented by individuals whose community background is predominantly Protestant/Unionist/Loyalist.

Interested in applying to join?

Visit our website: Forum application: Commissioner introduction - Commission for Victims & Survivors (cvsni.org)

(The deadline for applications is Friday 3rd November 2023.)

 

Support services

Lifeline NI and Samaritansprovide 24-hour counselling intervention, 7 days a week for anyone who needs support.

Lifeline NI: 0808 808 8000

Samaritans: 0808 808 8000

The Victims and Survivors Service delivers support and

services to improve the health and wellbeing of victims and survivors. Find out more about their work in their website, www.victimsservice.org, or telephone (028) 9027 9100.

 

This episode of The Next Page was recorded at

OneButton Studios, QUB School of Law, and edited by Start Together Studios.

 

Host: Mike Philpott

Executive Producer: Alana Fisher

Music by ComaStudio from Pixabay





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