Government defends Legacy Bill after Veterans Commissioner criticism

Northern Ireland veterans commissioner David Johnstone. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

Northern Ireland veterans commissioner David Johnstone. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 - 17:57
Cillian Sherlock, PA

The government has defended its approach to reforming legislation to deal with the legacy of the Troubles, after criticism from its own Northern Ireland veterans commissioner.

David Johnstone said that the government’s proposed legislation treats veterans “worse than terrorists”.

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