This bill stops new investigations and prosecutions of Northern Ireland military veterans unless a Supreme Court judge finds new evidence. It aims to protect soldiers from endless legal cases decades after the troubles ended.
A Bill to require the Secretary of State to publish proposals relating to the circumstances in which new criminal investigations, prosecutions, inquests or inquiries in respect of Troubles-related conduct carried out in Northern Ireland may be commenced; and for connected purposes.
Status: In Progress
Current House: Commons
Stage: 2nd reading
Sponsored by: Lincoln Jopp
Introduced: 2026-06-17