Consultation on Redress Regulations For Truth Recovery Standardised Payment Scheme - Easy Read

Overview

On 30 June 2026, the Assembly voted to approve a new law known as the Inquiry (Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses) and Redress Scheme Bill.

The new law will:

• Create a public inquiry.
• Create a redress scheme to provide support and payments to eligible people.

Before the law can start, it must go through a final step called Royal Assent. This is expected to happen in Autumn 2026.

The redress scheme cannot open until the law is in place.

More detailed laws, called Regulations, must also be passed before the scheme can begin.

Why your views matter

By responding to this survey, you can tell us what you think of the Regulations. 

Taking part gives you a chance to help shape how the redress scheme works.

We want you to share your views and help us make the scheme as fair and consistent as possible.