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Veterans: Northern Ireland

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 30 January 2026UIN 105256

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 12 January to Question 103813 on Veterans: Northern Ireland, whether any of the universal protections will apply to alleged paramilitaries.

Answered by Al Carns

The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill introduces five protections that have been specifically designed for veterans. They will apply to all those required to give evidence to the Legacy Commission.

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