The minister announced the Supreme Court's judgment in the case of Dillon and others, which upholds the government’s stance on aspects of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act. The applicants argued that provisions of the act undermined human rights protections under articles 2 and 3 of the European convention on human rights. The High Court and the Northern Ireland Court of Appeal initially ruled against the conditional immunity scheme, but the Supreme Court reversed this decision in September 2024. The judgment clarified that article 2 of the Windsor framework protects against diminution of rights related to ending sectarian conflict in Northern Ireland, not broader human rights protections. On next-of-kin participation and disclosure, the court found that the commission can conduct investigations compliant with human rights obligations, but emphasised limitations on the Secretary of State’s power to veto information disclosure. The minister confirmed the government's commitment to reforming the Legacy Commission through the troubles Bill, aiming to address unresolved legal disputes, enhance investigatory functions, facilitate Irish cooperation, and provide robust protections for veterans.