Northern Ireland veterans blast Labour ‘betrayal’ over Troubles ‘legacy’ deal which could result in fresh criminal prosecutions of service personnel
After a new trouble agreement between the veterans, the UK and Ireland, a ‘betrayal’ in which more soldiers serving in Northern Ireland can pave the way for the withdrawal through courts.
The new ‘frame’ described by Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn and Irish Tanaiste at the Hillsborough Castle near Belfast ‘ [Ireland deputy Prime Minister] Simon Harris follows Labour’s commitment to abolishing the 2023 former law of conservatives.
The legislation of Tories, introduced by Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer at the time, stopped the points of civil cases and investigations and submitted conditional immunity for those accused of problem crimes in exchange for cooperation with a new truth rescue organ – but was illegally declared by the Supreme Court in Belfast last November.
The former Lance Corporal Soldier F, who was currently on trial for his participation in the 1972 Bloody market murders in Londonderry, was accused of before the 2023 Law.
The agreement with the Irish government ends the immunity against the terrorists presented by the Blair government to the 187 pro -IRA figure by the Blair government and put six ‘protection and rights’ for veterans. But he finishes his immunity.
Soldiers, who are currently in their 60s and 70s, may face new investigations that have led to criminal charges decades after these events.
EX-SAS reserve and Toray Backbencher Sir David Davis described the movement as a way for ‘victory for IRA’.
An British soldier dragged the Catholic protester during the ‘bloody market’ murders on January 30, 1972, and the British parachutists hit 13 Catholic Civil Rights March in Londonderry
Meanwhile, Paul Young, a former member of the Blues and the royal of the Northern Irish Veterans Movement, called plans ‘betrayal of those who serve with honor during troubles and the deterioration of justice for the victims of terrorism’.
Former Tor Deputy and Army Captain Mr. Mercer, Mail, ‘This government for the last five years for the veterans every gain is difficult to watch back to walk back,’ he said.
And Shadow Defense Secretary James Cartlidge Deputy added: ‘The announcement of Labour opens its flood gates to a new wave of annoying legal processing against our veterans – just like we have encountered the deepest military threats since the Cold War, threatening the morale of the army.’
Today’s announcement came as a painful blow to veterans who wanted to put an end to the persecution against terrorists against terrorists decades ago.
British Northern Ireland State Secretary Hilary Benn and Tanaiste Simon Harris from Ireland speak with the media after the publication of the new common framework
TORY MP and former reserve Sir David Davis is afraid that changes may mean ‘victory for IRA’
A series of new investigations that have been stopped within the scope of the previous legislation will continue now and civil cases can be reopened.
The cases that can be examined include a bold mission for the prevention of IRA troops targeting the Loughgall Police Station in 1987.
Eight terrorists were killed by brave troops who stopped an excavation truck with explosives in the bucket. Later, Republican groups complained that there was not enough opportunity to surrender to terrorists.
Such cases are at the center of the stopping of the SAS betrayal campaign to improve human rights for soldiers.
More than 200,000 people signed an online petition that wanted veterans to protect the cruelty.
Sir David said: ‘Such an investigation will probably concern the events in Loughgal. If this, it will be read as a victory for IRA.
The heavy armed IRA gang in Loughgall tried to kill police officers. SAS’s actions were completely legally legal by the Public Prosecutor’s Director. ‘
Davis said that the Irish government, which will be part of a compromise framework with the United Kingdom, is not ‘a neutral participant’.
Lt-Col Richard Williams, the former commander of Northern Ireland’s SAS and veteran, said the plans’ did not give a real assurance to veterans and promised to continue to reopen the investigations led by the investigation.
The authority added: ‘This is another harsh punch for the veterans, and more sovereignty is disappeared. The only person who will be happy with this is Sinn Fein/IRA and lawyers. ‘
Sinn Fein, the new frame will ‘examine’ he said.
The new plans announced today include the replacement of the Reconciliation and Information Recovery Commission, a Truth Rescue Organ, with a Heritage Commission led by the judge.
Investigations may lead to prosecution, which is proof of making wrong. ‘
However, veterans will not have to travel to Northern Ireland to investigate whether they are witnesses and can give evidence from a distance. They can also apply for anonymity and will no longer be served by court orders at their doors. The Commission should also take into account the ‘Health and Welfare of Witnesses’.
Veterans Minister Al Carns, said last night: ‘The previous legislation, who could claim that someone is well -intentioned and is not considered well. It was found to be contrary to the British law and the European Convention on Human Rights. I have dealt with the associations of veterans and these are the guards they want. ‘
The authority added: ‘I think the Loughgall will probably enter the Legacy Commission, because most of the evidence needs to be corrected. It will require really important evidence for this to lead to any legal action. ‘
Mr. Benn said that the agreement offers the opportunity to cope with the region’s peace agreement ‘unfinished work’, and Mr. Harris claimed that the new proposals opposed the political division of Northern Ireland was ‘night and day improvements’.
The agreement comes when the military F is a potential mother’s trial. A judge will manage next week whether the statements made by other soldiers can be added to the evidence at the hearing. The judge is expected to ask his lawyers to ask for the rejection of the case if the statements are unacceptable.
