Hussey voices concern over future role of Victims Commissioner
Ulster Unionist Victims Spokesperson Derek Hussey has voiced his concerns that recent events have created uncertainty over the future role of the Victims Commissioner.
In a statement, the West Tyrone MLA said: “We deeply regret that one of the more positive actions taken within the last few years to help victims has been turned into a political football.
“Uncertainty now surrounds the future of the Victims Commissioner – which is deeply distressing and upsetting for victims groups.
“No future commissioner should be hamstrung by the requests to have his or her decisions ratified by the First and Deputy First Minister.
“The Victims Commissioner should have the same freedom afforded to other commissioners such as the Childrens and the Human Rights commissioner. I fear that this may not be the case with the future Victims Commissioner.”