Written Question·Northern Ireland Office·UIN 82703
Terrorism: Northern Ireland
Tabled: 16 October 2025
Answered: 23 October 2025
Question
James Cartlidge
Conservative — South Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, with reference to paragraph 20 of the Explanatory Notes to the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill, whether protection from repeated investigations will include alleged members of paramilitary organisations.
Answer
Hilary BennThe Northern Ireland Troubles Bill includes strong safeguards for veterans that were not included in the 2023 Act, and that respond directly to the concerns expressed during engagements that the Government has undertaken. The Government is also taking for...
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