Obligatory discontinuance of existing inquiries and investigationsS
[F11(1)This paragraph applies to an inquiry into a death that resulted directly from the Troubles if it was initiated before 1 May 2024, unless, on that day, the only part of the inquiry that remains to be carried out is the sheriff making the determination required by section 26, or something subsequent to that.
(2)On and after that day, the sheriff must not progress the conduct of the inquiry.
(3)As soon as practicable on or after that day, the sheriff must discontinue the inquiry.
(4)If this paragraph applies to an inquiry—
(a)on and after 1 May 2024, the procurator fiscal must not progress conduct of the investigation into that death required by section 1(1)(a), and
(b)as soon as practicable on or after that day, the procurator fiscal must discontinue the investigation (if it has been begun).
(5)Section 1(1) (procurator fiscal to investigate death and arrange inquiry) and section 1(2) (sheriff to conduct inquiry) are subject to this paragraph.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. A1 inserted (1.5.2024) by Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (c. 41), s. 63(3), Sch. 11 para. 3(2) (with s. 61)