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Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2025

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 24 March 2026UIN 122181

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he plans to proceed with the implementation of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2025.

Answered by Hilary Benn

On 22 January, the House of Commons approved the Remedial Order, which will remove the conditional immunity provided to terrorists by the previous Government’s immunity scheme.

The scheduling of the debate in the House of Lords will be announced in the usual way.

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