Theresa May is looking for ‘legal solution’ to end the witch hunt of Troubles veterans
The PM ordered Attorney General Geoffrey Cox to fix the problem
THERESA May has started looking for a “legal solution” to end the witch hunt against elderly veterans of the Troubles.
The PM has ordered Attorney General Geoffrey Cox to resolve the matter without further probes into soldiers who served in Northern Ireland.
Four British soldiers have been charged over shooting incidents dating as far back as the 1970s.
Tory MP Mark Francois, who is opposing the probes, told the Daily Express: “We held a meeting with the
Attorney General and, while he does not yet have an answer, it is good to know that he is now on the case as well.”
Critics say the probe into soldiers contrasts with treatment of terrorists.
Hundreds got early jail release under the Good Friday Agreement.
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