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Labour ex-defence minister Al Carns ‘deeply concerned’ about Troubles legacy law

Mr Carns warned that the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill ‘deals the best possible hand to our adversaries’.

Evening Standard · Oct 19

Legacy proposals will fail unless PSNI is funded to meet demand, says Boutcher

The Government’s new Troubles Bill to deal with the past in Northern Ireland includes a proposal for a reformed Legacy Commission.

Evening Standard · Jun 4

Veterans to be protected from the ‘legal wild west’ in Troubles Bill

The proposed legislation will also see a reformed Legacy Commission as well a limited number of legacy inquests restored.

Evening Standard · May 13

Bereaved will judge legislation on Northern Ireland Troubles legacy, MPs told

The draft laws come after the Government last month unveiled a joint framework agreed with the Irish government.

Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025

Benn insists protections for veterans will also apply to non-military witnesses

The Northern Ireland Secretary said the Government wanted to provide ‘pastoral care’ to ex-soldiers who were involved in legacy case probes.

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025

Legacy framework must include more funding for police – Boutcher

The PSNI Chief Constable said the force is currently spending £24 million a year on legacy investigations.

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025

Irish government to stand by calls for public inquiry in Sean Brown case

Simon Harris will stress that the timeline for making the reforms to the Legacy Commission would not result in a timely outcome for Mr Brown’s widow.

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025

UK and Ireland unveil joint framework on Northern Ireland Troubles legacy

Tanaiste Simon Harris will join Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn on Friday afternoon to formally unveil the proposals.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025

Edinburgh formally apologises for history of slave trade, following 2020 Black Lives Matter report

Next steps include the creation of an independent Legacy Commission which will carry out work with full support from the council.

Wales Online · Oct 27, 2022