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The King's Speech 2026 bill on legacy arrangements connected to the Northern Ireland Troubles, replacing the previous approach with a revised framework.

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2026

13 events
28 Apr 2026 | Written question Northern Ireland Office linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what the legal status is of the remedial order brought against the Northern Ireland Legacy Bill.

Why linked: Written question on the legal status of remedial order relating to the Northern Ireland Legacy Bill (April 2026), directly relevant to implementation and revision of legacy arrangements

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what the legal status is of the remedial order brought against the Northern Ireland Legacy Bill.

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22 Apr 2026 | Written question Northern Ireland Office linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of the Republic of Ireland about the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill since the publication of the Joint Framework in September 2025.

Why linked: Written Question on Government discussions with Republic of Ireland re: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill – cross-border dimensions within scope of legacy framework.

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of the Republic of Ireland about the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill since the publication of the Joint Framework in September 2025.

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21 Apr 2026 | Written question Northern Ireland Office linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the government of Northern Ireland has implemented legislation relating to Northern Ireland Troubles legacy since the publication of the Joint Framework in September 2025; and if so, what legislation.

Why linked: Lords PQ on implementation of legislation relating to Northern Ireland Troubles — on-thread.

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the government of Northern Ireland has implemented legislation relating to Northern Ireland Troubles legacy since the publication of the Joint Framework in September 2025; and if so, what legislation.

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21 Apr 2026 | Written question Northern Ireland Office linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the government of Northern Ireland has ended legal against the UK over the Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy Act 2023.

Why linked: Written parliamentary question directly referencing the Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy Act 2023 and legal proceedings, clearly within scope of legacy framework and accountability mechanisms

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the government of Northern Ireland has ended legal against the UK over the Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy Act 2023.

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2 Apr 2026 | Written question Northern Ireland Office linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government how many civil claims relating to the Northern Ireland Troubles are currently directed against each government department; how many of these were blocked by the…

Why linked: Directly relevant written question on civil claims relating to Northern Ireland Troubles directed against government departments. Substantive parliamentary scrutiny material on the core subject matter of legacy accountability and potential government liability.

To ask His Majesty's Government how many civil claims relating to the Northern Ireland Troubles are currently directed against each government department; how many of these were blocked by the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023

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2 Apr 2026 | Written question Northern Ireland Office linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government how they assess clauses 89 and 90 of the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill to be compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights, in light of sections 46 and 47…

Why linked: Written Question on clauses 89-90 compatibility with ECHR – substantive legal/constitutional scrutiny of Bill provisions.

To ask His Majesty's Government how they assess clauses 89 and 90 of the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill to be compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights, in light of sections 46 and 47 of the Northern Ireland Troubles …

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24 Mar 2026 | Written question Northern Ireland Office linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he plans to proceed with the implementation of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2025.

Why linked: PQ asking whether the Secretary of State plans to proceed with the implementation of the 2023 Act — direct scrutiny of the regime being replaced by the Bill.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he plans to proceed with the implementation of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2025.

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9 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the oral contribution of the Minister for the Armed Forces in response to the question from the hon. Member for South Suffolk during the Urgent Question on Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Armed

Why linked: Defence-side PQ flagging cross-departmental engagement on the Bill — on-thread.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the oral contribution of the Minister for the Armed Forces in response to the question from the hon. Member for South Suffolk during the Urgent Question on Northern Ireland …

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2025

19 events
1 Dec 2025 | Committee report linked direct

In future consultation rounds, the Government must implement a strategy whereby people feel genuinely consulted on policy proposals, not simply told what that policy will be. (Recommendation, Paragraph 20) The Commission

Why linked: Policy recommendation on consultation strategy; relates to Troubles Bill implementation

In future consultation rounds, the Government must implement a strategy whereby people feel genuinely consulted on policy proposals, not simply told what that policy will be. (Recommendation, Paragraph 20) The Commission Type: recommendation | Number: 2 | Response status: not_addressed …

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1 Dec 2025 | Committee report linked direct

The Joint Framework and Troubles Bill offer a chance to reset the investigation process for Troubles-related cases. Despite reassurances from ICRIR, some stakeholders continued to have misgivings about the 80 commission’s work. Many families and others have entrusted ICRIR with their cases, however, and the fact that these are continuing–and the courts and both Governments saw no reason why they should not–until the new commission takes up this work demonstrates that in law at least the curre...

Why linked: Analysis of Troubles Bill and investigation process reset; substantive policy scrutiny

The Joint Framework and Troubles Bill offer a chance to reset the investigation process for Troubles-related cases. Despite reassurances from ICRIR, some stakeholders continued to have misgivings about the 80 commission’s work. Many families and others have entrusted ICRIR with …

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1 Dec 2025 | Committee report linked direct

The Government must address concerns about the lack of any specific requirement for the investigations process to be ECHR-compliant; the de facto exclusion of most Troubles-related sexual crimes from the commission’s remit; the perceived risk that the Commission may disclose in its final reports the questions families have asked, or alternatively the risk that it may present its findings solely in reference to the questions posed, and views expressed, by families; the threshold for the exclus...

Why linked: Analysis of ECHR-compliance requirements in Troubles Bill; substantive policy scrutiny

The Government must address concerns about the lack of any specific requirement for the investigations process to be ECHR-compliant; the de facto exclusion of most Troubles-related sexual crimes from the commission’s remit; the perceived risk that the Commission may disclose …

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1 Dec 2025 | Committee report linked direct

The Troubles Bill partly addresses concerns about the Secretary of State’s wide-ranging powers of appointment to the commission under the Legacy Act. Relinquishing such powers to an independent entity may only raise questions of accountability, so transparency will be an important confidence-building part of this process. To that end, the Government should consider the merits of a Minister being bound by a recommendation of the panel of relevant person/s; and publishing an indicative list of ...

Why linked: Analysis of Secretary of State appointment powers in Troubles Bill vs Legacy Act; substantive policy scrutiny

The Troubles Bill partly addresses concerns about the Secretary of State’s wide-ranging powers of appointment to the commission under the Legacy Act. Relinquishing such powers to an independent entity may only raise questions of accountability, so transparency will be an …

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1 Dec 2025 | Committee report linked direct

In the interests of transparency, we recommend that the Government publish an indicative list of these consultees. Additionally, the Government must explain the membership and remit of the oversight board more clearly to those stakeholders in whom it needs to build more confidence in its proposals, including what practicable steps it is taking to include international expertise, beyond the parties to the Joint Framework. There is also a case for ensuring that monitoring reviews of the commiss...

Why linked: Recommendations on transparency and consultee publication for Troubles Bill; substantive policy scrutiny

In the interests of transparency, we recommend that the Government publish an indicative list of these consultees. Additionally, the Government must explain the membership and remit of the oversight board more clearly to those stakeholders in whom it needs to …

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1 Dec 2025 | Committee report linked direct

The new provisions on conflicts of interest in the Joint Framework and Troubles Bill are, ultimately, a reflection of the political realities of Northern Ireland. By stating this matter of fact, we do not seek to impugn the integrity of any of the current commission officeholders, who continue to discharge their duties in difficult circumstances with the utmost professionalism. Questions remain, however, about the extent of the Secretary of State’s power to determine what constitutes a confli...

Why linked: Analysis of conflicts of interest provisions in Troubles Bill; substantive policy scrutiny

The new provisions on conflicts of interest in the Joint Framework and Troubles Bill are, ultimately, a reflection of the political realities of Northern Ireland. By stating this matter of fact, we do not seek to impugn the integrity of …

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1 Dec 2025 | Committee report linked direct

The Government must also clarify what constitutes for one director, ‘experience of conducting criminal investigations in Northern Ireland’, given the proposal that the other director, ‘will not have that experience but will have experience of conducting criminal investigations outside Northern Ireland’; and who arbitrates if the two directors disagree on how a case should progress. (Recommendation, Paragraph 96) 82

Why linked: Analysis of director qualification requirements in Troubles Bill; substantive policy scrutiny

The Government must also clarify what constitutes for one director, ‘experience of conducting criminal investigations in Northern Ireland’, given the proposal that the other director, ‘will not have that experience but will have experience of conducting criminal investigations outside Northern …

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1 Dec 2025 | Committee report linked direct

The Joint Framework and Troubles Bill partially fill the gap in commission accountability left by the Legacy Act. It is still unclear, however, what procedure there is to complain about maladministration or service failure by the commission. The Government must also clarify whether the powers of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland to investigate a relevant offence apply only to serving PSNI officers; and whether it would be more coherent– and victim-centred–for the commission to investi...

Why linked: Analysis of accountability provisions in Troubles Bill vs Legacy Act; substantive policy scrutiny

The Joint Framework and Troubles Bill partially fill the gap in commission accountability left by the Legacy Act. It is still unclear, however, what procedure there is to complain about maladministration or service failure by the commission. The Government must …

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1 Dec 2025 | Committee report linked direct

We recognise the fundamental importance of balancing information disclosure with national security issues. Someone has to strike that balance. The Government did not undertake that role under the previous “Package of Measures” for investigating Troubles-related cases, nor does it under Operation Kenova. It will do, however, under the Troubles Bill. This is of course not an issue for the terrorist organisations that caused so much harm and suffering during the Troubles. It was not their modus ...

Why linked: Analysis of information disclosure and national security balance in Troubles Bill; substantive policy scrutiny

We recognise the fundamental importance of balancing information disclosure with national security issues. Someone has to strike that balance. The Government did not undertake that role under the previous “Package of Measures” for investigating Troubles-related cases, nor does it under …

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1 Dec 2025 | Committee report linked direct

For Part 4 to succeed, the Government must progress its provisions in tandem with implementation of the Troubles Bill, ensure the process for choosing those who deliver it is transparent and allocate capital funding to enable reconciliation projects to commence. (Recommendation, Paragraph 226)

Why linked: Policy recommendation on implementation of Troubles Bill provisions; substantive policy guidance

For Part 4 to succeed, the Government must progress its provisions in tandem with implementation of the Troubles Bill, ensure the process for choosing those who deliver it is transparent and allocate capital funding to enable reconciliation projects to commence. …

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1 Dec 2025 | Committee report linked direct

All the reform, goodwill and political impetus in the world will not lead to truth and justice if there is not enough money–either for investigatory or information-disclosing bodies. Despite the initial £250 million allocation to legacy mechanisms, this funding pot has not been updated to account for any of the new mechanisms proposed through the Troubles Bill. Indeed, additional duties on the Commission, responsibilities on bodies charged with identifying and disclosing information and ongoi...

Why linked: 2025-12-01 Commentary on funding for investigatory and information-disclosing bodies – substantive policy concern directly relevant to legacy commission/body resourcing

All the reform, goodwill and political impetus in the world will not lead to truth and justice if there is not enough money–either for investigatory or information-disclosing bodies. Despite the initial £250 million allocation to legacy mechanisms, this funding pot …

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1 Dec 2025 | Committee report linked evidence

The NIO’s consultation and communications strategy prior to the announcement of the Joint Framework attracted criticism from families, victims-survivors and others. The contents of the Joint Framework and the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill may be interpreted by those who raised such concerns as evidence that Ministers were listening, but this does not make up entirely for the frustration, distrust and scepticism that some people experienced along the way. (Conclusion, Paragraph 19)

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 NIO’s consultation and communications strategy prior to the announcement of the Joint Framework attracted criticism from families, victims-survivors and others. The contents of the Joint Framework and the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill may be interpreted by those who raised …

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8 May 2025 | Written question Northern Ireland Office linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made in taking forward the provisions contained in Part 4 of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 relating to oral history and the memorialisation strategy.

Why linked: Lords PQ on progress under Part 4 of the 2023 Act (oral history / memorialisation) — relevant because Part 4 is the only part of the 2023 Act being retained alongside the Bill.

To ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made in taking forward the provisions contained in Part 4 of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 relating to oral history and the memorialisation strategy.

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2 Apr 2025 | Written question Northern Ireland Office linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the (a) financial and (b) legal liabilities of repealing the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.

Why linked: PQ on the financial implications of legacy proposals to the Chancellor — directly engages the funding-envelope uncertainty flagged by the NI Affairs Committee.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the (a) financial and (b) legal liabilities of repealing the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.

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26 Mar 2025 | Written question Northern Ireland Office linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he plans to revoke the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.

Why linked: PQ on whether the Government plans to revoke the 2023 Act — direct precursor scrutiny to the Bill's introduction.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he plans to revoke the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.

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18 Mar 2025 | Written question Northern Ireland Office linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what were the compelling reasons for dealing with the consequences of the Dillon case in High Court and Court of Appeal on the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 by way of remedial order under se

Why linked: Lords PQ on the compelling reasons for dealing with the Dillon consequences — engages the Court of Appeal litigation that the Bill responds to.

To ask His Majesty's Government what were the compelling reasons for dealing with the consequences of the Dillon case in High Court and Court of Appeal on the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 by way of remedial …

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11 Mar 2025 | Written question Attorney General linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Attorney General’s Office advised the Northern Ireland Office on matters connected with the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023, and the Government’s response to the Dillon case judgme

Why linked: Lords PQ on whether the Attorney General's Office advised NIO on the NIT Bill — process-of-government scrutiny of Bill preparation.

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Attorney General’s Office advised the Northern Ireland Office on matters connected with the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023, and the Government’s response to the Dillon case judgme

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2024

2 events
17 Dec 2024 | Written evidence Northern Ireland Affairs Committee linked direct

The Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland

Why linked: Written evidence to Northern Ireland Affairs Committee inquiry on Government's new approach to legacy – substantive policy evidence on the replacement framework.

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee is launching an inquiry into Government policy on the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland. On 4 December 2024, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland announced the Government’s next steps to ‘repeal and …

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7 Oct 2024 | Written question Northern Ireland Office linked direct

Legacy/Northern Ireland

Why linked: Ministerial statement on Dillon judgment regarding 2023 Act; contextualizes legal challenges to predecessor legislation

I wish to provide an update to the House following the Northern Ireland Court of Appeal’s judgment in Dillon and Others regarding the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act (‘the Legacy Act’); and on the appointment of Sir John …

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2021

1 event
17 May 2021 | Written question Northern Ireland Office linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what the Government's planned timescale is for bringing forward legislative proposals to address the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland.

Why linked: 2021-05-17 Written question asking for timescale of legislative proposals to address legacy of the past – parliamentary inquiry into policy development timeline

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what the Government's planned timescale is for bringing forward legislative proposals to address the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland.

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2020

1 event