Northern Ireland Troubles Bill
The King's Speech 2026 bill on legacy arrangements connected to the Northern Ireland Troubles, replacing the previous approach with a revised framework.
2026
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King's Speech announces Northern Ireland Troubles Bill
Why linked: The King's Speech 2026 and official briefing notes announce the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill as part of the government's legislative programme.
The King's Speech 2026 bill on legacy arrangements connected to the Northern Ireland Troubles, replacing the previous approach with a revised framework.
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Why linked: Statutory Instrument amending the 2023 Legacy Act (the instrument being replaced) – necessary background on previous framework.
These Regulations amend the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/584 (C. 36)) (“the 2024 Regulations”). The 2024 Regulations were the second set of commencement regulations made under the …
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill
Luke Akehurst (North Durham) (Lab): 2. What steps he has taken to engage with relevant stakeholders on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill. Mr Paul Foster (South Ribble) (Lab): 9. What steps he has taken to engage with relevant stakeholders on …
2025
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill
Second Reading [Relevant documents: Oral evidence taken before the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee on 5 November and 22 October, on the Government’s new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland, HC 586 ; Written evidence to …
Second reading
A Bill to make new provision to address the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles.
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2025
Why linked: Statutory Instrument amending commencement provisions of 2023 Legacy Act – implementation of transitional arrangements from replaced mechanism.
These Regulations amend the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/584 (C. 36)) (“the 2024 Regulations”). The 2024 Regulations were the second set of commencement regulations made under the …
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2025
Why linked: Government policy paper accompanying the 2025 Remedial Order — on-thread operationalising material.
Government policy paper accompanying the 2025 Remedial Order — on-thread operationalising material.
In response to: The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2025
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2025
Why linked: The Remedial Order 2025 is the live interim ECHR-compliance instrument amending the 2023 Act while the Bill is in passage — directly on-thread.
Presented to Parliament pursuant to paragraph 3(2) of Schedule 2 to the Human Rights Act 1998
First reading
A Bill to make new provision to address the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles.
Bill 310 2024-26 (as introduced)
The Legacy of the Troubles: A Joint Framework between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of Ireland
Why linked: Filled the "Government strategy documents on Northern Ireland peace and reconciliation" gap via web research
A Joint Framework between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of Ireland
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
Why linked: Statutory Instrument amending 2023 Legacy Act commencement – evidence of how previous framework was being administered before replacement.
These Regulations amend the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/584 (C. 36)) (“the 2024 Regulations”). The 2024 Regulations were the second set of commencement regulations made under the …
2024
A proposal for a Remedial Order to amend the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation Act) 2023
Why linked: Proposal-stage document for the Remedial Order under Schedule 2 HRA 1998 — companion to the made Order and part of the regime architecture.
Presented to Parliament pursuant to paragraph 3(1) of Schedule 2 to the Human Rights Act 1998
Strategy for Victims and Survivors of the Troubles/Conflict 2024-2034
Why linked: Filled the "Victim and survivor support strategy documents" gap via web research
The formal 10-year strategy document published by the Northern Ireland Executive Office in October 2024, setting out outcomes to be achieved for victims and survivors of the Troubles/Conflict. It is delivered by the Victims and Survivors Service (VSS) and built …
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2024
Why linked: Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions Regulations 2024 — the SI that 2026/483 amends; the foundational commencement instrument for the 2023 Act framework being replaced by the Bill.
These Regulations are the second set of commencement regulations made under the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (c. 41) (“the Act”).
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2024
Why linked: First Commencement No. 2 Regulations under the 2023 Act (SI 2024/482) — completes the commencement architecture surfaced by SI 2025/1140 and SI 2026/483 already on-thread.
These Regulations are the second set of commencement regulations made under the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (c. 41) (“the Act”).
2023
Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023
Why linked: Filled the "Previous legacy frameworks or mechanisms being replaced (e.g., Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry, Legacy Inquest processes)" gap via web research
The primary Act being repealed and replaced by the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill. It established the ICRIR, ended legacy inquests, civil claims and criminal investigations into Troubles-related conduct, and introduced a conditional immunity scheme — all of which the new …
Secretary of State outlines next steps in NI Legacy Bill
Why linked: Government statement on next steps for the 2023 Bill (predecessor) — relevant to the predecessor-regime narrative.
Today sees the return of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill to the House of Commons.
2022
Explainers relating to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill
Why linked: Gov.uk explainers relating to the 2023 Legacy Bill – background explanatory material on the instrument being replaced; useful context but secondary to the 2026 Bill itself.
Explainers relating to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill
EQIA: Proposals for addressing the legacy of Northern Ireland’s past
Why linked: Cited by workspace synthesis
The Northern Ireland Office has published an EQIA on the UK Government’s proposals for legislation to address the legacy of the Troubles.
2021
Addressing the legacy of Northern Ireland's past
Why linked: Filled the "Government statements and consultation responses on legacy mechanisms (2020–2024)" gap via web research
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis MP, set out the UK Government’s plans for legislation to address the legacy of the Troubles, in a statement to MPs this afternoon.
2009
Strategy for Victims and Survivors (2009)
Why linked: Filled the "Victim and survivor support strategy documents" gap via web research
The original 10-year strategy for victims and survivors of the Troubles launched in November 2009 by the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister, providing a coherent and comprehensive approach to a range of issues relating to victims …