Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Armed Forces Recruitment and Retention Debate
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
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Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Armed Forces Recruitment and Retention
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Lord Coaker (Lab)
Obviously, I agree with the points the noble Baroness has made.
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Lab)
My Lords, central to the legacy Bill is the impetus to protect victims and survivors. Therefore, does my noble friend Minister agree with me that there is a need for an adherence to a human rights-compliant approach in all aspects of the legislation impacting on various parts of society within these islands?
Lord Coaker (Lab)
Of course, the application of human rights legislation is important. The one thing I would say is that the ECHR cannot be applied retrospectively.