Oral Question·Northern Ireland Office
“What steps he is taking to replace the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.”
Tabled: 13 May 2025Answered: 21 May 2025
Asked by
Greg Smith
Conservative — Mid Buckinghamshire
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn)
The Government have begun the process of repealing and replacing the previous Government’s legacy Act. The draft remedial order in Parliament represents the first step. The Government will address the other issues arising from several court findings of incompatibility in primary legislation.