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MPs Revoke Conditional Immunity for Troubles-Era Crimes

1/22/2026

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Northern Ireland MPs voted to remove a measure granting conditional immunity for Troubles-era crimes from the legacy act, in a 373–106 vote.
The move follows a High Court ruling that parts of the act violate human rights.
The remedial order proceeds to the House of Lords.
Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said the act had "fundamentally failed" and urged new legislation to rebuild trust among victims and veterans.

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Northern Ireland MPs voted to remove a measure granting conditional immunity for Troubles-era crimes from the legacy act, in a 373–106 vote.
The move follows a High Court ruling that parts of the act violate human rights.
The remedial order proceeds to the House of Lords.
Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said the act had "fundamentally failed" and urged new legislation to rebuild trust among victims and veterans.