Ex-RUC officer to lead investigations in new Troubles legacy body

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Ex-RUC officer to lead investigations in new Troubles legacy body

The ICRIR, which will take over hundreds of unresolved Troubles cases from next May, is being created by the government's legacy Bill that is awaiting royal assent.

Peter Sheridan, commissioner for investigations at the ICRIR

Date - 14th September 2023
By - Cash Boyle

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The former senior police officer set to lead investigations in a new Troubles legacy body accepts that his appointment will "not be to everyone’s liking" but says he's driven by the desire to promote peace and...

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