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Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023

Asked by Jerome MayhewConservativeNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 2 July 2025UIN 904885

The question

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.

Answered by Hilary Benn

Last December, I laid a proposal for a draft remedial order in Parliament, representing the first step in fulfilling the Government’s commitment to repeal and replace the Legacy Act.

I am continuing to speak to all interested parties about our forthcoming primary legislation, which will ensure we have legacy mechanisms in place that are lawful and in which people can have confidence in.

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