The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Sir Chris Bryant MP, has announced the reappointment of Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick and the appointment of four new Commissioners to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC), effective 1 September 2026. The new Commissioners are Orla Drummond, Gavin Gray, Ben Warwick, and Jacqueline Witherow. Kilpatrick’s reappointment includes a five-year term with an annual salary of £114,845, while the new Commissioners hold part-time roles for three years at £7,500 annually. Appointments comply with statutory requirements and are regulated by the Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointment. All appointees declared no political activity in the past five years, in line with Nolan recommendations. The NIHRC, an independent body with UN ‘A’ status, focuses on human rights promotion and oversight in Northern Ireland.
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