Source · Select Committees · Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Recommendation 27
27
Acknowledged
Societal reconciliation's success depends on people's admissions and acknowledgment of truth.
Conclusion
We plan to inquire into societal reconciliation in more depth. At this juncture, however, it is clear—not least from the brave testimony of victims and survivors during this inquiry—that reconciliation stands a chance of succeeding only if accompanied by people’s admissions— and acknowledgment—of the truth. (Conclusion, Paragraph 227) 86
Government Response Summary
The government agreed that unequivocal recognition and acknowledgment of past harm is an important element for reconciliation, citing the Joint Framework's commitment on such statements.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Government agrees that unequivocal recognition and acknowledgement of past harm is an important element in reconciliation. The Joint Framework commits the UK and Irish governments to taking the lead in considering such statements of acknowledgment, noting also the importance that such statements are forthcoming from others.