Northern Ireland Troubles Bill
Commons · Question 102944 · Tabled 5 Jan 2026 · Northern Ireland Office · Official record
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by 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
Answered by Hilary Benn, 12 Jan 2026
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...