Overview
- The bill has reached its second reading in the Commons, proposing a reformed Legacy Commission with powers to conduct full police investigations and a separate information‑recovery body.
- The Government plans to repeal the 2023 Legacy Act’s immunity scheme, which courts found unlawful, and says terrorists will not be able to claim immunity from prosecution.
- Home Office figures state 77 Troubles-related deaths in England remain unsolved, part of at least 1,077 across the UK, including 39 armed forces personnel in England and 264 across the UK.
- Ministers say six protections for veterans will be included, such as anonymity at inquests and not having to travel to Northern Ireland, and Northern Ireland MPs are expected to table amendments at committee stage.
- Retired generals, veterans and campaign groups warn of ‘lawfare’ and falling morale, while Amnesty International UK and the Centre for Military Justice oppose any curbs on ECHR protections and press for independent, rights‑compliant investigations.