Furious Northern Ireland veterans have dismissed changes to the controversial Troubles Bill as ‘window dressing’, arguing it paves the way for prosecutions of elderly troops.
Soldiers in their 70s and 80s, who have been harassed by lawyers for decades, will still face politically-driven court cases and coroners’ hearings under the redrafted Bill.
Former Blues and Royals Lance Corporal Paul Young said Labour were using ‘gimmicks’ to distract the military community while failing to provide clarity on the key issues.
Among the changes is the inclusion of a clause stating that suspected terrorists cannot rely on ‘comfort letters’ – issued by Sir Tony Blair as
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