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Terrorism: Northern Ireland

Asked by Claire HannaSocial Democratic & Labour PartyNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 24 February 2026UIN 113181

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many prosecutions have been brought for murder and manslaughter in relation troubles related crimes; and how many were related to people with a paramilitary and security force background.

Answered by Hilary Benn

The Government does not hold the specific information that has been requested.Any further queries should be directed to the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland or the Crown Prosecution Service as relevant.

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