Written question asked by Lord Empey (Ulster Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 18 March 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 April 2020. It was answered by Viscount Younger of Leckie (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 March 2020 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.
Army: Northern Ireland
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to treat former members of the Ulster Defence Regiment and the Royal Irish Regiment who served in Northern Ireland in the same manner as soldiers who served both overseas and in Northern Ireland in the conduct of any investigations into allegations of historic misconduct, and any resulting prosecutions and claims for compensation.
- Answer
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This Government is committed to ending vexatious claims in the courts against members of our security forces. We have always been clear that any legacy reform must be balanced and proportionate, and it must deliver for all communities in Northern Ireland. We will now begin a period of intensive engagement with the NI Parties and the Irish Government and other stakeholders on the detail of the proposals that have been set out.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL2739
- Session
- 2019-21
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Criminal investigation Army Northern Ireland Prosecutions Ulster Defence Regiment Royal Irish Regiment
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- 2020-03-26 13:48:43 +0000
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