Chief Constable responds to Northern Ireland Affairs Committee Report

The Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland Jon Boutcher responds to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee Report.

Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said: “Sir Iain Livingstone and I gave evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee in January and today I welcome their report. I endorse their recommendation calling for the Government  identification of the agent Stakeknife. This would bring much needed closure to many victims and families.

“The Committee recommendation supports the findings of the operation Kenova Report which included that Stakeknife should be named with a specific recommendation for a review of the UK Government policy on its Neither Confirm nor Deny (NCND) policy as it is applied to cases that occurred during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. The application of NCND must not be allowed to cover up acts of wrongdoing by the State. I am grateful for the Committee taking such care in examining this matter.”