Legacy Investigations Cross-community Support 2020-09-30
2020-09-30
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Q1
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The question arises from the need for cross-community support in Northern Ireland's legacy investigations, which have been contentious and lack community-wide agreement.
What steps he is taking to help ensure that Northern Ireland legacy investigations proceed on the basis of cross-community support. The Stormont House agreement was agreed by the overwhelming majority of political parties in Northern Ireland, was endorsed by the British and Irish Governments and had cross-community support. Will the Secretary of State recommit to the principles of Stormont House and reconfirm the central involvement of victims' groups in any legacy proposals?
Yes, as I outlined at the time of the written ministerial statement, we absolutely do follow through and we intend to follow through on the principles of Stormont House. It is hugely important that we are all working with all communities, and particularly the families and the victims who suffered so much through the troubles.
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Specific commitments or timelines for recommitting to the principles of Stormont House were not provided.
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Q2
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The question focuses on the victims' payment scheme and its importance in addressing the needs of those affected by the troubles.
Will the Secretary of State recommit to the principles of Stormont House and reconfirm the central involvement of victims' groups in any legacy proposals?
Yes, as I outlined at the time of the written ministerial statement, we absolutely do follow through and we intend to follow through on the principles of Stormont House. It is hugely important that we are all working with all communities, and particularly the families and the victims who suffered so much through the troubles.
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Specific commitments or timelines for recommitting to the principles of Stormont House were not provided.
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Q3
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The question addresses the contentious issue of amnesty for veterans who served in Northern Ireland, citing a specific incident involving Majella O'Hare.
Does the Secretary of State believe that a British paratrooper who shot and killed 12-year-old Majella O'Hare should be immune from prosecution?
The hon. Gentleman will know that I am unable to comment on any particular cases, but we all recognise the sensitivities, difficulties and complexity of all the issues that come through the troubles, which people in Northern Ireland have been dealing with for a very long time.
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Specific stance or position regarding amnesty for veterans involved in incidents like Majella O'Hare's shooting was not addressed.
The Hon. Gentleman Will Know That I Am Unable To Comment On Any Particular Cases
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