1 10 1 Veterans: Northern Ireland Mr Marcus Jones 254180 2019-05-17T13:46:38.257Z Milton Keynes North Mark Lancaster false 2019-05-17 Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) intends to undertake a public consultation on legal protections measures for personnel deployed on operations overseas, including a statutory presumption against prosecution of current or former personnel for alleged offences committed in the course of duty abroad more than 10 years previously. Prosecutions in such circumstances would not be considered to be in the public interest, except in “exceptional circumstances”. The presumption measure would not apply to historical alleged offences in Northern Ireland. The Secretary of State for Defence will continue to work with the Northern Ireland Secretary on the proposals for addressing Northern Ireland legacy issues. The MOD provides veterans, including those who served in Northern Ireland, who are subject to investigation and potential prosecution with legal, welfare and pastoral support.</p> 252557 252559 1 House of Commons false Ministry of Defence Defence Nuneaton 2019-05-14 11 Biography information for Mr Marcus Jones Defence To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans she has to bring forward legislative proposals to protect veterans accused of historic allegations relating to service in Northern Ireland. 0