Police failing victims on legacy because of lack of funding – Boutcher

Police failing victims on legacy because of lack of funding – Boutcher

Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said dealing with legacy has cost the PSNI £160 million over the last decade. Police are “failing” victims in dealing with the legacy of Northern Ireland’s troubled past because of a lack of funding and an agreed approach, the PSNI chief constable has said. Jon Boutcher said some £160 million has been spent on legacy over the last ten years. This includes investigating legacy offences, staff to provide documentation …