Question 1

What does the Commission of Investigation (Collusion of British State Forces) Bill 2023 do?

Accepted Answer

Establishes a public inquiry (Commission of Investigation) into collusion between British State forces and others to commit or obstruct prosecution of serious offences across the island of Ireland, 1968–1998. Government must create the Commission within three months of the Bill passing, with at least three members and defined terms of reference covering specified issues in the Schedule. Commission may request documents and evidence from inside or outside the State, consult previous inquiries, and prepare reports—but reports cannot prejudice ongoing criminal proceedings elsewhere.

Question 2

What stage is the Commission of Investigation (Collusion of British State Forces) Bill 2023 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 14 Nov 2024, the Commission of Investigation (Collusion of British State Forces) Bill 2023 is at First Stage in 33rd Dáil. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Commission of Investigation (Collusion of British State Forces) Bill 2023?

Accepted Answer

The Commission of Investigation (Collusion of British State Forces) Bill 2023 was sponsored by Peadar Tóibín, and was introduced on 14 Feb 2023.

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