Written Question·Northern Ireland Office·UIN 112910

Terrorism: Northern Ireland

Tabled: 11 February 2026

Answered: 23 February 2026

Question

Claire Hanna

Social Democratic & Labour Party — Belfast South and Mid Down

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many prosecutions have been taken against loyalist paramilitaries for troubles-related crimes.

Answer

Hilary Benn

The Government does not hold all of the specific information that has been requested. We understand that, between 1 January 2012 and December 2024, 68 cases for potential prosecution were considered in Northern Ireland in relation to Troubles-related case...

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