The NIO’s consultation and communications strategy prior to the announcement of the Joint Framework attracted criticism from families, victims-survivors and others. The contents of the Joint Framework and the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill may be interpreted by those who raised such concerns as evidence that Ministers were listening, but this does not make up entirely for the frustration, distrust and scepticism that some people experienced along the way. (Conclusion, Paragraph 19)

The NIO’s consultation and communications strategy prior to the announcement of the Joint Framework attracted criticism from families, victims-survivors and others. The contents of the Joint Framework and the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill may be interpreted by those who raised such concerns as evidence that Ministers were listening, but this does not make up entirely for the frustration, distrust and scepticism that some people experienced along the way. (Conclusion, Paragraph 19) Type: conclusion | Number: 1 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: In the 18 months since the General Election, the Government has been informed and guided by the many stakeholders with whom we have conducted significant engagement. We have been listening, and the measures that we have brought forward, primarily via the Troubles Bill, seek to reflect what we have b