Bill · started in the Commons

Northern Ireland Troubles (Criminal Investigations etc) Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to publish proposals relating to the circumstances in which new criminal investigations, prosecutions, inquests or inquiries in respect of Troubles-related conduct carried out in Northern Ireland may be commenced; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe Northern Ireland Troubles (Criminal Investigations etc) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 17 June 2026 by Lincoln Jopp (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Sponsor

• Lincoln Jopp Conservative Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 18 Jun 2026.