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Recommendation 17
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Secretary of State's broad discretion risks premature closure of the Legacy Commission.
Recommendation
The Bill’s provisions for winding up the commission grant the Secretary of State broad discretion, raising concerns that it could be closed prematurely for political or resource-based reasons. There is a case for clearer consultation requirements and evidence-based decisions to protect ongoing investigations and uphold commitments to truth and justice. (Conclusion, Paragraph 110) Troubles-related cases and inquests
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 12 February 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗