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MPs brace for crunch Northern Ireland legacy vote TODAY as David Davis warns ex-soldiers will be left exposed to ‘vindictive lawfare’
As published by the Daily Mail MPs are due to hold a crunch House of Commons vote on Troubles laws today – amid claims British ex-soldiers will be left exposed to ‘vindictive lawfare’. The Government is seeking to pass a ‘remedial order’ to repeal immunity provisions from Northern Ireland legacy legislation. This will amend the […]
SAS soldiers threaten legal action over legacy plans, says MP
As published by the BBC A group which represents past and present Special Air Service (SAS) soldiers is threatening legal action over the government’s legislation to deal with the legacy of the Northern Ireland troubles. Conservative MP Sir David Davis described the move as unprecedented in the history of the British Army. Speaking during Prime […]
SAS soldiers threaten legal action over Labour’s Troubles Bill
As published by the Telegraph SAS soldiers have threatened Labour with legal action over its Troubles Bill. The Special Air Service Regimental Association, which represents serving and former special forces troops, has sent a letter to Hilary Benn, the Northern Ireland Secretary, warning that the legislation does not provide adequate safeguards for veterans. Labour axed […]
Government threatened with legal action by SAS association over Troubles reforms
As published by the Independent The Government has been threatened with legal action over its reforms to legacy legislation on the Northern Ireland troubles by the body that represents the SAS and its veterans, MPs have been told, amid concerns that it could lead to prosecutions for former soldiers. The SAS Regimental Association has reportedly […]
SAS veterans threaten ‘unprecedented’ legal action over Labour’s Troubles Bill
As published by LBC The Special Air Service Regimental Association has issued a formal legal warning to Hilary Benn, the Northern Ireland Secretary, arguing that Labour’s Northern Ireland Troubles Bill fails to protect former soldiers, police officers and security service personnel. In a letter before action sent this week, the association said the proposed legislation […]