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Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023
Summary
This Act creates a new independent body to investigate deaths and serious incidents from the Northern Ireland conflict (the Troubles) and help people understand what happened. Rather than pursuing criminal prosecutions, it focuses on establishing the truth and supporting reconciliation between communities.
A vote to support means
- —Supporters believe this Act helps Northern Ireland move forward after decades of violence during the Troubles by creating a way to uncover the truth about what happened and help victims' families get answers. They argue it offers a practical path to reconciliation and closure that court cases alone cannot provide.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry the Act prevents prosecutions of people responsible for killings and serious crimes, which they see as denying justice to victims and their families. Many are concerned it prioritises moving on over holding those responsible accountable for their actions.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote2 votes
100% Support · 20% Oppose · 0
Parliament's Vote499 MPs
57% Ayes · 28243% Noes · 217
Democratic Gap
43% — Large gap
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading17 May 2022
- 2nd reading24 May 2022
- Committee stage29 Jun 2022
- Report stage4 Jul 2022
- 3rd reading4 Jul 2022
Lords
- 1st reading5 Jul 2022
- 2nd reading23 Nov 2022
- Committee stage24 Jan 2023
- Report stage21 Jun 2023
- 3rd reading4 Jul 2023
Royal Assent18 Sept 2023
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