Ministers ‘set to block prosecution of Northern Ireland veterans’ Chiara Giordano © Provided by The Independent
The government is reportedly finalising plans to block the prosecution of British soldiers over their actions during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
Details of the ban are expected to be announced in the Queen’s Speech next week, according to the
Ministers are said to be hopeful of scrapping criminal trials in favour of moving towards an approach similar to the “truth and reconciliation” model used by Nelson Mandela in South Africa.
They reportedly believe prosecutions linked to the Troubles are unlikely to lead to convictions because any evidence often becomes inadmissible given how much time has passed.
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Knowledge of Scotland not essential for government’s new ‘union unit’ jobs Adam Forrest © Provided by The Independent
Boris Johnson’s government is seeking staff for a “union unit” aimed at countering support for Scottish independence – but knowledge of Scotland is not deemed essential for the job.
The Cabinet Office has begun advertising for four roles in policy and strategy, as it seeks to bolster its union-saving efforts ahead of Scottish parliamentary elections this spring.
The job ad at Michael Gove’s department demands candidates “demonstrate good political judgement” and have the “credibility to build a strong network of relationships across Whitehall”.
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