Hilary Benn

Hilary Benn

Labour — Leeds South

Speaking in the House of Commons on 11 February 2026

Debate

Troubles-era Violence: IRA Accountability

Contribution

The answer to the right hon. Member’s first question is that it will depend, as he well knows, on the evidence in any individual case, and that decision will be taken by public prosecutors in the normal way. On his second question, he will be aware that between 25,000 and 35,000 paramilitaries were imprisoned during the troubles for a range of offences, including murder, and the purpose of the reform is to ensure that more families are able to find answers to the questions, which they are still asking, about what happened to their loved ones.

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