Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023
Commons · Question 907745 · Tabled 3 Feb 2026 · Northern Ireland Office · Official record
Answered 11 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Greg Smith
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps he is taking to replace the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.
Answer
Answered by Hilary Benn, 11 Feb 2026
On 22 January, the House approved the Remedial Order which will remove the conditional immunity for terrorists which was provided in the previous Government’s Legacy Act.The Troubles Bill will establish a reformed, human rights compliant and wholly indepe...