Protect Northern Ireland Veterans from Prosecutions
We think that the Government should not make any changes to legislation that would allow Northern Ireland Veterans to be prosecuted for doing their duty in combating terrorism as part of 'Operation Banner'. (1969-2007)
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 10,000/10,000 · reached
Debate threshold (100,000) · 100,000/100,000 · reached
- 09 NOV 2025Petition closedFinal total: 209,956 signatures
- 04 JUN 2025Government respondedNorthern Ireland OfficeGovernment reply
The last Government’s Legacy Act was wrong and was found to be unlawful. It was opposed by many, including some families who lost relatives serving in Operation Banner.
Read full response - 22 MAY 2025100,000 signatures reachedEligible to be considered for debate
- 10 MAY 202510,000 signatures reachedEligible for a government response
- 09 MAY 2025Petition opened for signatures