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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jonathan McCambridge

Northern Ireland secretary defends planned changes to Troubles Bill

Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant says giving the UK’s Attorney General a new role in deciding whether serious prosecutions related to the Northern Ireland Troubles should go ahead will provide “greater clarity and consistency”.

The comments were made ahead of the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill returning to the House of Commons on Monday, with MPs set to vote on proposed changes to the legislation.

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