Legacy Act halted investigations into 202 Troubles-related killings of British soldiers

<p>Labour set to point to repercussions of Tory Northern Ireland legislation as justification for repealing it</p><p>Investigations into the deaths of more than 200 British soldiers were halted by the Conservatives’ Northern Ireland Legacy Act, Labour will announce, as a justification for its intention to repeal the legislation.</p><p>Hilary Benn, the Northern Ireland secretary, is expected to tell MPs on Monday afternoon that 202 live inquiries into the Troubles-related killings of members of the armed forces were brought to a stop in May 2024 and a further 23 involving veterans.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/jul/14/legacy-act-halted-investigations-into-202-troubles-related-killings-of-british-soldiers">Continue reading...</a>