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Veterans: Coroners

Commons · Question 10373 · Tabled 16 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 24 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by John Cooper

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many veterans are involved in outstanding inquests.

Answer

Answered by Calvin Bailey, 24 Jun 2026

The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 halted all legacy inquests relating to the Troubles in Northern Ireland from 1 May 2024. The passage of the Troubles Bill will enable a number of paused inquests to restart. However, we aw...