Hilary Benn

Hilary Benn

Labour — Leeds South

Speaking in the House of Commons on 7 January 2026

Debate

European Convention on Human Rights: Belfast Agreement

Contribution

As I have said many times in the past, there is no such thing as vexatious prosecutions. The ECHR protects the rights of all our all citizens, including the veterans who served with such distinction in Operation Banner.

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