Section 16C InterpretationF1

(1)

This section applies for the purposes of sections 16A and 16B and this section.

(2)

A death “resulted directly from the Troubles” if—

(a)

the death was wholly caused by physical injuries or physical illness, or a combination of both, that resulted directly from an act of violence or force, and

(b)

the act of violence or force was conduct forming part of the Troubles.

(3)

“Conduct forming part of the Troubles” has the same meaning as in the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (see section 1 of that Act).

(4)

An inquest is “initiated”—

(a)

by a coroner deciding to hold the inquest, or

(b)

by a direction under section 14 being given for the conduct of the inquest.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Ss. 16A-16C inserted (1.5.2024) by Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (c. 41), ss. 44(1), 63(3) (with s. 61)