Secretary
of State Mo Mowlam, Security Minister Adam Ingram and Victims' Commissioner
Sir Ken Bloomfield at launch of We will remember them |
The
Victims Commission was set up on 24 October 1997 under the chairmanship
of Sir Kenneth Bloomfield, a former head of the Northern Ireland Civil
Service, to report on how the 3,600 victims and the 40,000 injured during
the Troubles should be remembered. The Commission held a series of meetings
with families bereaved by the Troubles before considering its proposals.
It published its report, We will remember them, on 13 May 1998 and made
the following recommendations:
| - | Greater compensation for victims of violence, and their support groups | | - | An official ombudsman or champion to deal with demands and grievances of victims | | - | Creation of physical memorial such as a garden or park at appropriate time | | - | Consideration of establishment of Truth and Reconciliation Commission in the future | | - | Higher priority to treatment of pain, and research into alleviating pain and trauma of victims | | - | Fund to assist children who have suffered as a result of death or injury of a parent | | - | Memorial Day for victims in future | | - | Improved employment opportunities for victims |
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