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Administrative scheme for "on-the-runs"

Inquiry

For the inquiry, the Committee will look at in particular:

Background to, and origins of, the scheme, and what was the purpose and intended effect of the scheme
The scheme itself, including the determination of who constitutes “on-the-runs”
The legal status and legal implications of the scheme
Involvement by HM Government, other Governments, the Attorney General’s Office, the Armed Forces, Police services, The Public
Prosecution Service for NI, and any others, and any advice sought by them
Accountability to Parliament about the scheme, and the political implications of the scheme
People on the scheme
The letters themselves, including their contents and their legal standing; can holders of such letters still be prosecuted if the relevant authorities deem such action to be appropriate
The Royal Prerogative of Mercy
Errors made under the scheme
The impact of the scheme on victims and relatives
Devolution of policing and justice
The current situation regarding the scheme and “on-the-runs”
What effect does the scheme have on existing Human Rights and/or Equalities legislation
The future regarding “on-the-runs” and others
Any other related matters