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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 26 February 2025
Debate
Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2024Contribution
When considering future primary legislation, the Government must recognise that the intended interlocking nature of the arrangements of the former legacy Act poses problems if immunity is removed but the ICRIR remains. Conditional immunity was morally repugnant and must be dealt with—I do not think anyone disputes that. However, we also recognise that the inducement it was intended to provide to those responsible for wrongdoing to come forward and provide answers is not easily replaced.
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