Select Committee · Human Rights (Joint Committee)
Legislative Scrutiny: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill
Status: Open
Opened: 30 Oct 2025
The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill was introduced into the House of Commons on 14 October 2025 and is intended to repeal and replace various aspects of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023, as well as to reform and supplement the wider approach of dealing with the legacy of the Troubles. The Joint …
Oral evidence sessions
| Date | Witnesses | |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2026 | Philip Shaw · Northern Ireland Office Legal Advisors, Sharon Carter · Northern Ireland Office, The Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP · Northern Ireland Office | View ↗ |
| 28 Jan 2026 | Alyson Kilpatrick · Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission, Gráinne Teggart · Amnesty International UK, Joe McVey OBE · Commission for Victims and Survivors, Oliver Sanders KC, Professor Kieran McEvoy, The Lord Houghton of Richmond GCB CBE DL | View ↗ |
Correspondence
| Date | Direction | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | — | Correspondence from Secretary of State for Northern Ireland relating to the Nor… |
| 21 May 2026 | — | Correspondence to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland relating to North… |
| 30 Oct 2025 | — | Correspondence from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to the Committe… |