Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant has defended planned changes to the government's Troubles legacy bill, rejecting accusations that requiring the attorney general's consent for serious prosecutions amounts to an amnesty for former soldiers. The amendments, debated in the Commons on Monday, are part of Labour's attempt to replace the previous Conservative government's 2023 Legacy Act, which was largely disapplied after courts found its immunity provisions unlawful.
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Chris Bryant
UK Labour MP serving as Northern Ireland Secretary