US EditionVeterans protest against possible repeal of Legacy Act
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 14 – Veterans and MPs protest repeal plans that could expose soldiers to prosecution, with over 175,000 petitioners urging the government to maintain protections from historic Troubles-related cases.
- On Monday, hundreds of military veterans gathered in Westminster to oppose Labour's intention to repeal the 2023 legislation that currently protects veterans from prosecution related to Troubles-era incidents in Northern Ireland.
- Enacted in 2023 under the Conservative administration, the Legacy Act aimed to stop most investigations related to the Troubles by providing conditional immunity, but domestic courts subsequently ruled the legislation unlawful.
- Veterans and MPs, including Mark Francois, expressed fear that repealing the Act would create a two-tier justice system where IRA members receive immunity while British troops face prosecution.
- More than 170,000 people signed a petition demanding the Government maintain protections for veterans, prompting a Westminster Hall debate timed with the veteran protests and road closures in central London.
- The controversy has caused political tension with Labour facing internal rebellion and pressure to alter its manifesto commitment, while Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn affirmed engagement with veterans and victims for future legislation.
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Veterans march on Parliament over Legacy Act repeal fears | The latest National and International News
Hundreds of veterans marched outside Parliament on Monday to protest against the possible repeal of the Legacy Act, as MPs debated the controversial legislation inside the House of Commons. The demonstration saw former soldiers march to Parliament Square in Westminster, brandishing regiment flags and Union flags, flanked by a motorbike procession. | The latest National and International News
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