RIGHTING A WRONG - AN APPEAL TO WOMEN AND THEIR LOVED ONES

The Northern Ireland Assembly’s Committee for the Executive Office is beginning its work on scrutinising the Inquiry (Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses) and Redress Scheme Bill. The Bill will see the establishment of a formal Inquiry into Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses in Northern Ireland between 1922 and 1995. It will also set up a Redress Scheme for the victims and survivors of these institutions.

Hearing from those who will be directly affected by the Bill and the schemes it creates is key to the Committee’s work. The Committee wants to hear from as many people as possible and is holding a series of events to help those who want to get involved understand the process. The Chairperson of the Committee for the Executive Office, Paula Bradshaw MLA, said:

“We deeply value the lived experiences and personal testimonies of those affected by Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses and as a Committee we’re committed to listening to the people affected in as respectful and open a way as possible… The consultation is available online here: https://lk.cmte.fyi/InquiryRedressBill but we can also email or post hard copies to anyone who is interested. Email us at:cteotrconsultation@niassembly.gov.uk  You can also contact the Committee for the Executive Office by writing to us at: Room 247, Parliament Buildings, Belfast, Northern Ireland BT4 3XX”.