Veterans vs Victims in Troubles Bill | Belfast News

Andy Seaman, whose brother was murdered in Belfast in 1991, is sounding the alarm as the Troubles Bill moves through Parliament — arguing that the fear of a “witch hunt” against veterans is unfounded and dangerously misleading. With only one conviction out of six cases involving former soldiers, he insists the real victims deserve truth and justice — not sidelined by political rhetoric. Carrying his brother’s military ID as a symbol of his mission, Seaman pushes back against the legacy of the previous Legacy Act, which blocked investigations into police conduct surrounding Tony Harrison’s death. Legal experts and veterans alike agree: soldiers are bound by the law, and portraying them as targets of mass prosecution is a myth. The new Labour bill seeks to undo the conditional immunity of the old act, aiming for balance — honoring veterans while ensuring accountability. Committee debates loom for mid-October, as the nation watches whether justice will finally be served for those left behind. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/troubles-bill-will-not-bring-witch-hunt-of-veterans-killed-soldiers-brother/a/161438018.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c6b1c52e8c73ce9b Report issues to [email protected].