Policy Threads

14 May 2026 | Announcement Northern Ireland Office linked direct

The Government's Legislative Programme: Northern Ireland

Why linked: Commons statement on the Government's Legislative Programme for Northern Ireland (2026-05-14), substantive ministerial statement on legislative priorities including the Troubles Bill

UIN: HCWS1570 The UK Government’s legislative programme for the second session was set out at the State Opening of Parliament on 13 May 2026. This statement summarises the programme and how it applies to Northern Ireland. It does not include …

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14 May 2026 | Announcement Northern Ireland Office linked direct

The Government's Legislative Programme: Northern Ireland

Why linked: Parliamentary statement on the Government's Legislative Programme for Northern Ireland from 2026-05-14, directly names Northern Ireland legislative agenda and would cover the Troubles Bill in its scope

UIN: HLWS1579 My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn) has today made the following statement:The UK Government’s legislative programme for the second session was set out at the State Opening of Parliament on 13 …

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13 May 2026 | Announcement Northern Ireland Office Context · primary home: Energy Independence Bill linked direct

King's Speech to build a Stronger, Fairer Northern Ireland and Deliver the Troubles Bill

Why linked: King's Speech announcement specifically highlighting the Government's commitment to delivering the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill – core policy launch document.

Statement from the Secretary of State regarding the King's Speech in Parliament

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22 Apr 2026 | Announcement Northern Ireland Office linked direct

The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill

Why linked: Government Statement (HCWS1536) on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill – substantive ministerial update on Bill's legislative intent and legacy framework.

UIN: HCWS1536 I wish to update the House on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (“The Troubles Bill”) and the Government’s commitment to put in place legislation to address the legacy of that terrible period in our history. In the 28 …

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22 Apr 2026 | Announcement Northern Ireland Office linked direct

The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill

Why linked: Government Statement (HLWS1544) from Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill – substantive House of Lords ministerial statement.

UIN: HLWS1544 My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn) has today made the following statement:I wish to update the House on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (“The Troubles Bill”) and the Government’s commitment to …

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15 Apr 2026 | Announcement Northern Ireland Office linked direct

Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery Review

Why linked: WMS announcing ICRIR Review (April 2026) — the renamed Legacy Commission's predecessor body's commenced operations, directly relevant to the Bill's reform of the same body.

UIN: HCWS1516 The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) commenced its work in May 2024 under the last government’s Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023. Since then, under the leadership of Sir Declan Morgan...

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18 Nov 2025 | Announcement Northern Ireland Office linked direct

The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill

Why linked: Government Statement (HCWS1063) updating on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill – ministerial statement directly addressing the new legislative framework.

UIN: HCWS1063 In 2020, the Supreme Court ruled that the detention of Gerry Adams - who was interned in July 1973 - was unlawful because the Interim Custody Order was not personally signed by William Whitelaw, the Secretary of State …

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18 Nov 2025 | Announcement Northern Ireland Office linked direct

The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill

Why linked: Government Statement (HLWS1062) from Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill – Lords ministerial update on the Bill.

UIN: HLWS1062 My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn) has today made the following statement:In 2020, the Supreme Court ruled that the detention of Gerry Adams - who was interned in July 1973 - …

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14 Oct 2025 | Announcement Northern Ireland Office linked direct

Northern Ireland Troubles Bill to repeal and replace Legacy Act

Why linked: Gov.uk announcement: 'Northern Ireland Troubles Bill to repeal and replace Legacy Act' – primary policy statement from responsible department establishing the new framework.

The new Northern Ireland Troubles Bill will put in place a fair and transparent system that enables families of victims, including those who never came home from service in Northern Ireland, to seek answers.

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7 Oct 2024 | Announcement Northern Ireland Office linked direct

Legacy/Northern Ireland

Why linked: Ministerial statement on Dillon Court of Appeal judgment; legal catalyst for legislative revision

UIN: HCWS108 I wish to provide an update to the House following the Northern Ireland Court of Appeal’s judgment in Dillon and Others regarding the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act (‘the Legacy Act’); and on the appointment of …

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29 Jul 2024 | Announcement Northern Ireland Office linked direct

Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy & Reconciliation) Act 2023

Why linked: Government Statement (HCWS30) on approach to the 2023 Legacy Act – detailed explanation of why replacement was needed, policy continuity document.

UIN: HCWS30 I wish to provide an update to the House on the Government’s approach to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (‘the Act’). The Government has today written to the Northern Ireland Court of Appeal to …

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