Draft legislation to deal with the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles has been passed by the House of Commons.
Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant said veterans and those who lost loved ones in the conflict “deserve answers”.
MPs voted 330 to 178, majority 152, in favour of the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill at the third reading on Tuesday. It will now be sent to the House of Lords for further scrutiny.
The draft law was first introduced to Parliament last year and is set to overhaul the previous Conservative government’s Legacy Act, with a reformed Legacy Commission.
Sir Chris appeared emotional in the Commons on Tuesday evening as he said: “This Bill isn’t about one group or another. It’s not about special favours for one group or another.
“It’s about honesty, candour, the pursuit of justice, and most importantly, truth. Because in the end, it’s only truth that can really set us free.”
