MPs debated investigation and prosecution of historical armed forces cases
23 February 2017 (updated on 23 February 2017)
MPs debated the armed forces and investigation and prosecution of historical cases in the House of Commons on Thursday 23 February. The subject for debate was chosen by the Democratic Unionist Party.
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The Opposition Motion debated was:
That this House acknowledges the service and sacrifice of the armed forces and police during Operation Banner in Northern Ireland as well as in other theatres of conflict in Iraq, Kosovo and Afghanistan; welcomes the recent decision to close down the Iraq Historical Allegations Team; and calls on the Government to take steps to ensure that current and future processes for investigating and prosecuting legacy cases, whether in Northern Ireland or elsewhere, are balanced and fair.
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