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HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationI will make some progress. We cannot and should not allow the victims of the troubles to be denied redress through the courts. That is our view of principle, although I recognise…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationIf we are going to get on to the facts, the early release scheme was part of the Good Friday agreement, and the people of Northern Ireland voted for that agreement knowing what it…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationAs I am sure the right hon. Gentleman is well aware, in that case Mr Downey was issued with a letter of comfort wrongly. The letter said, “We’re not seeking you for anything,”…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationWith great respect, I disagree. In answer to the hon. and learned Gentleman’s first intervention, I tried to explain that he is right in what he reads out in relation to article…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationThe right hon. Gentleman may disagree, but that is the view of the Government, and that is why we withdrew the appeal in relation to that element of the judgments to which he just…21 Jan 2026 Bills sponsored (5)