'A betrayal and a witch hunt': You tell us what you think about Troubles Bill
We asked, and respondents told us their biggest concern is the fear of investigation years after an operation has ended
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Northern Ireland Troubles Bill clears Commons despite fresh warnings over protections for military veterans
The legislation would overhaul investigations into Troubles deaths, with the Attorney General given a new role in approving serious ...
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Special forces Special Forces veterans warn Troubles Bill amendments fail to prevent repeat investigations
Three Special Forces associations warn amendments to the Troubles Bill will leave veterans open to repeat investigations
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Northern Ireland No equivalence between soldiers and terrorists: Government to amend NI Troubles Bill
The new Bill will repeal an earlier act that provided conditional immunity for both ex-military personnel and those accused of terror ...
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Politics Soldiers shouldn't face endless legal jeopardy, says Carns in report on SAS veteran protection
Al Carns backs a report which argues that soldiers who faced the IRA are being judged using human rights standards developed years later
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Northern Ireland SAS veterans call for changes to Northern Ireland Legacy Bill after Carns' work praised
The SAS Regimental Association praised the "principled" resignation of Healey and Carns but said the new Defence Secretary must fight to ...
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Opinion Leave Northern Ireland veterans be – inquests and investigations are no way to truth or peace
Dillon ruling was half an answer, now conditional immunity is needed to clear up the mess
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Northern Ireland Veterans hold talks at Downing Street to voice their concerns over Troubles Bill
A delegation of veterans described the meeting with officials inside 10 Downing Street as open and frank
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Politics NI Troubles Bill: What we know about controversial legislation after MP vote
MPs have voted to move the bill over to the next parliament, to the dismay of veterans who fear persecution for their historic service
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Army Royal Regiment of Scotland keeping traditions alive 20 years since infantry reforms
Small regional units with thousands of years of collective history were amalgamated to create super regiments with multiple battalions
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Northern Ireland Civil claim brought against Gerry Adams for alleged IRA bombing links is dropped
The former Sinn Fein leader had been sued by three victims of IRA bombings in England, who said he was personally culpable for the attacks
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Northern Ireland Farage pledges amnesty for convicted Troubles veterans under Reform government
The party leader made the announcement at the launch of the Veterans for Reform campaign
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Northern Ireland MPs vote to lift the ban on future Troubles-era claims as legacy law overhaul continues
More than 3,500 people died during 30 years of bloodshed and bombings known as the Troubles
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Northern Ireland Stakeknife: Everything you need to know about the British Army's IRA mole
Operation Kenova, created in 2016 to look into the activities of Stakeknife within the Provisional IRA's internal security unit, has ...
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Northern Ireland New Northern Ireland Troubles Bill will 100% not harm veterans, insists minister
The Bill, which prompted opposition due to concerns over historical prosecutions, is currently passing through Parliament
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Northern Ireland Exclusive: Special Forces veterans break cover over plans to repeal N Ireland Legacy Act
The secretary of the SAS Regimental Association tells BFBS Forces News of their concerns for historic prosecutions over Troubles operations