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Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023

Asked by Greg SmithConservativeNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 11 February 2026UIN 907745

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

On 22 January, the House approved the Remedial Order which will remove the conditional immunity for terrorists which was provided in the previous Government’s Legacy Act.

The Troubles Bill will establish a reformed, human rights compliant and wholly independent Legacy Commission which will carry out investigations and provide family reports.

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