Legacy Act halted investigations into 202 Troubles-related killings of British soldiers

Labour set to point to repercussions of Tory Northern Ireland legislation as justification for repealing it

Investigations into the deaths of more than 200 British soldiers were halted by the Conservatives' Northern Ireland Legacy Act, Labour will announce, as a justification for its intention to repeal the legislation.

Hilary Benn, the Northern Ireland secretary, is expected to tell MPs on Monday afternoon that 202 live inquiries into the Troubles-related killings of members of the armed forces were brought to a stop in May 2024 and a further 23 involving veterans.