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David Young

Benn insists protections for veterans will also apply to non-military witnesses

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn (PA - (PA Wire)

New protections being offered to veterans engaging with legacy processes in Northern Ireland will also be available to any other participants, Hilary Benn has insisted.

The Northern Ireland Secretary said the measures outlined by Minister for Veterans Al Carns, such as allowing veterans to give evidence remotely without travelling to Northern Ireland, were about providing “pastoral care” to former military personnel who had served during the Troubles.

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