Written Question·Northern Ireland Office·UIN 102944

Northern Ireland Troubles Bill

Tabled: 5 January 2026

Answered: 12 January 2026

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether veterans groups were consulted on the six lawful and deliverable protections in the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill.

Answer

Hilary Benn

The Government has announced new protections and safeguards designed specifically for veterans that were not included in the 2023 Legacy Act, and that respond directly to the views expressed by veterans during engagements that the Government has undertake...

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