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flag Northern Ireland to launch public inquiry and redress scheme for survivors of abusive institutions.

flag The Northern Ireland Assembly is expected to grant Royal Assent this summer to a bill creating a public inquiry into former mother and baby institutions, Magdalene Laundries, and workhouses where over 14,000 women and girls were held, many against their will, and forced to give up their children. flag The legislation will establish a redress scheme offering £10,000 to eligible survivors and £2,000 to family members of deceased claimants since September 29, 2011, though some advocate for higher payments and expanded eligibility to include those admitted from 1922. flag Preparatory work on secondary legislation is underway, with a shadow redress service developing trauma-informed support systems and IT infrastructure. flag Efforts to improve access to historical records are ongoing through digitization and collaboration with record offices and support organizations. flag The inquiry will begin once the law takes effect, with ongoing consultations to ensure survivors’ voices shape its process.

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