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‘Truth costs nothing – coverup costs millions’ BY LAURA FRIEL |
“Previous initiatives were more to do with the management, control and the suppression of truth than of truth recovery. This year witnessed possibly the single biggest contribution to the debate on dealing with the past in the publication of Dr Patricia Lundy’s report on the Historical Enquiries Team exposing the ‘gatekeepers’ within the HET who were formally members of RUC Special Branch. We are firmly of the view that any future process must be underpinned by the need for total independence demonstrated not only in the composition of any commission but, importantly, by its operational independence and integrity via clear terms of reference legislated for across both jurisdictions, North and South.”
“Eames and Bradley have the opportunity to take a bold step to depart from the failed policies of the past. An independent international truth commission provides the best opportunity for truth recovery for the greatest number of those affected by the conflict. Until this is established, victims of state violence will carry on with their campaign.”