14 May 2026
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Bill
Northern Ireland Office
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Northern Ireland Troubles Bill
The King's Speech 2026 bill on legacy arrangements connected to the Northern Ireland Troubles, replacing the previous approach with a revised framework.
2026
5 events
14 May 2026
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Bill
Northern Ireland Office
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Bill 006 2026-27 (reintroduced at Committee stage) - html
13 May 2026
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Policy paper
Northern Ireland Office
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commitment
King's Speech announces Northern Ireland Troubles Bill
Why linked: The King's Speech 2026 and official briefing notes announce the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill as part of the government's legislative programme.
The King's Speech 2026 bill on legacy arrangements connected to the Northern Ireland Troubles, replacing the previous approach with a revised framework.
30 Apr 2026
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Statutory Instrument
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The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Why linked: Statutory Instrument amending the 2023 Legacy Act (the instrument being replaced) – necessary background on previous framework.
These Regulations amend the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/584 (C. 36)) (“the 2024 Regulations”). The 2024 Regulations were the second set of commencement regulations made under the …
7 Jan 2026
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Bill stage
Northern Ireland Office
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Northern Ireland Troubles Bill
Luke Akehurst (North Durham) (Lab): 2. What steps he has taken to engage with relevant stakeholders on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill. Mr Paul Foster (South Ribble) (Lab): 9. What steps he has taken to engage with relevant stakeholders on …
2025
9 events
18 Nov 2025
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Bill stage
Northern Ireland Office
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Northern Ireland Troubles Bill
Second Reading [Relevant documents: Oral evidence taken before the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee on 5 November and 22 October, on the Government’s new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland, HC 586 ; Written evidence to …
18 Nov 2025
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Second reading
Northern Ireland Office
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Second reading
A Bill to make new provision to address the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles.
3 Nov 2025
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Statutory Instrument
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direct
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2025
Why linked: Statutory Instrument amending commencement provisions of 2023 Legacy Act – implementation of transitional arrangements from replaced mechanism.
These Regulations amend the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/584 (C. 36)) (“the 2024 Regulations”). The 2024 Regulations were the second set of commencement regulations made under the …
14 Oct 2025
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Policy paper
Northern Ireland Office
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direct
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2025
Why linked: Government policy paper accompanying the 2025 Remedial Order — on-thread operationalising material.
Government policy paper accompanying the 2025 Remedial Order — on-thread operationalising material.
In response to: The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2025
14 Oct 2025
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Policy paper
Northern Ireland Office
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direct
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2025
Why linked: The Remedial Order 2025 is the live interim ECHR-compliance instrument amending the 2023 Act while the Bill is in passage — directly on-thread.
Presented to Parliament pursuant to paragraph 3(2) of Schedule 2 to the Human Rights Act 1998
14 Oct 2025
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Bill introduced
Northern Ireland Office
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First reading
A Bill to make new provision to address the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles.
14 Oct 2025
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Bill
Northern Ireland Office
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Bill 310 2024-26 (as introduced)
19 Sep 2025
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Policy paper
Northern Ireland Office
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evidence
The Legacy of the Troubles: A Joint Framework between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of Ireland
Why linked: Filled the "Government strategy documents on Northern Ireland peace and reconciliation" gap via web research
A Joint Framework between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of Ireland
29 Apr 2025
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Statutory Instrument
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The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
Why linked: Statutory Instrument amending 2023 Legacy Act commencement – evidence of how previous framework was being administered before replacement.
These Regulations amend the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/584 (C. 36)) (“the 2024 Regulations”). The 2024 Regulations were the second set of commencement regulations made under the …
2024
4 events
4 Dec 2024
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Policy paper
Northern Ireland Office
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direct
A proposal for a Remedial Order to amend the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation Act) 2023
Why linked: Proposal-stage document for the Remedial Order under Schedule 2 HRA 1998 — companion to the made Order and part of the regime architecture.
Presented to Parliament pursuant to paragraph 3(1) of Schedule 2 to the Human Rights Act 1998
2 Oct 2024
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Policy paper
Northern Ireland Office
evidence
Strategy for Victims and Survivors of the Troubles/Conflict 2024-2034
Why linked: Filled the "Victim and survivor support strategy documents" gap via web research
The formal 10-year strategy document published by the Northern Ireland Executive Office in October 2024, setting out outcomes to be achieved for victims and survivors of the Troubles/Conflict. It is delivered by the Victims and Survivors Service (VSS) and built …
1 May 2024
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Statutory Instrument
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The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2024
Why linked: Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions Regulations 2024 — the SI that 2026/483 amends; the foundational commencement instrument for the 2023 Act framework being replaced by the Bill.
These Regulations are the second set of commencement regulations made under the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (c. 41) (“the Act”).
1 May 2024
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Statutory Instrument
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The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2024
Why linked: First Commencement No. 2 Regulations under the 2023 Act (SI 2024/482) — completes the commencement architecture surfaced by SI 2025/1140 and SI 2026/483 already on-thread.
These Regulations are the second set of commencement regulations made under the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (c. 41) (“the Act”).
2023
2 events
18 Sep 2023
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Act
Northern Ireland Office
evidence
Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023
Why linked: Filled the "Previous legacy frameworks or mechanisms being replaced (e.g., Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry, Legacy Inquest processes)" gap via web research
The primary Act being repealed and replaced by the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill. It established the ICRIR, ended legacy inquests, civil claims and criminal investigations into Troubles-related conduct, and introduced a conditional immunity scheme — all of which the new …
18 Jul 2023
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Consultation outcome
Northern Ireland Office
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Secretary of State outlines next steps in NI Legacy Bill
Why linked: Government statement on next steps for the 2023 Bill (predecessor) — relevant to the predecessor-regime narrative.
Today sees the return of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill to the House of Commons.
2022
2 events
25 May 2022
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Guidance
Northern Ireland Office
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Explainers relating to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill
Why linked: Gov.uk explainers relating to the 2023 Legacy Bill – background explanatory material on the instrument being replaced; useful context but secondary to the 2026 Bill itself.
Explainers relating to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill
16 May 2022
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Consultation (closed)
Northern Ireland Office
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direct
EQIA: Proposals for addressing the legacy of Northern Ireland’s past
Why linked: Cited by workspace synthesis
The Northern Ireland Office has published an EQIA on the UK Government’s proposals for legislation to address the legacy of the Troubles.
2021
1 event
14 Jul 2021
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Policy paper
Northern Ireland Office
evidence
Addressing the legacy of Northern Ireland's past
Why linked: Filled the "Government statements and consultation responses on legacy mechanisms (2020–2024)" gap via web research
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis MP, set out the UK Government’s plans for legislation to address the legacy of the Troubles, in a statement to MPs this afternoon.
2009
1 event
1 Nov 2009
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Policy paper
Northern Ireland Office
evidence
Strategy for Victims and Survivors (2009)
Why linked: Filled the "Victim and survivor support strategy documents" gap via web research
The original 10-year strategy for victims and survivors of the Troubles launched in November 2009 by the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister, providing a coherent and comprehensive approach to a range of issues relating to victims …