Member

Through the Bill, the Government have an opportunity to repair some of the damage caused by the legacy Act, and to rebuild confidence across communities. It would be a profound disappointment if the amendments introduced in the name of protecting veterans instead weakened confidence in access to justice and disturbed important safeguards arising from the peace process. I urge Ministers to reflect on those concerns, reconsider the amendments and ensure that the Bill strengthens, rather than undermines, the foundations of confidence on which reconciliation must rest.