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13 May 2026 | Policy paper Home Office Context · primary home: Courts Modernisation Bill linked evidence

King's Speech 2026: Immigration and Asylum Bill

Why linked: Filled the "King's Speech 2026 background briefing notes on Northern Ireland Troubles Bill" gap via web research

The King's Speech 2026 bill to increase confidence in the security of immigration and asylum systems and support a firm but fair framework.

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13 May 2026 | Policy paper British Transport Police Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee Department for Transport Network Rail Office of Rail and Road Regulatory Policy Committee Transport Committee Transport Focus Context · primary home: Tackling State Threats Bill linked direct

The King's Speech 2026 – Background Briefing Notes (PDF)

Why linked: King's Speech 2026 Background Briefing Notes explicitly listing the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill in the legislative programme – a primary source document for this thread's establishment.

The full PDF of the King's Speech 2026 background briefing notes from the Prime Minister's Office, containing dedicated section on the Railways and Passenger Benefits Bill (p.75) setting out the rationale for establishing Great British Railways.

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13 May 2026 | Policy paper Northern Ireland Office linked commitment

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.

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14 Oct 2025 | Policy paper Northern Ireland Office linked direct

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

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14 Oct 2025 | Policy paper Northern Ireland Office linked direct

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

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19 Sep 2025 | Policy paper Northern Ireland Office linked evidence

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

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4 Dec 2024 | Policy paper Northern Ireland Office linked direct

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

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2 Oct 2024 | Policy paper Northern Ireland Office evidence

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 …

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14 Jul 2021 | Policy paper Northern Ireland Office evidence

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.

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1 Nov 2009 | Policy paper Northern Ireland Office evidence

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 …

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