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Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 10 July 2025UIN 65212

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when he plans to lay the draft Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order.

Answered by Hilary Benn

On 4 December 2024, the Government laid a proposal for a draft Remedial Order to amend the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act.

The Government has been carefully considering responses received including from the Joint Committee on Human Rights and other stakeholders and will respond to their report as quickly as possible.

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