Social Context of the Law

Historic Trials of Soldiers

Speakers:

*General Sir Nick Parker KBE CBE DL

*John Finucane MP (Sinn Féin) Belfast North

*The Rt Hon the Lord Falconer (Senior Counsel, Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor 2003-2007)

Moderated by Sir Geoffrey Nice KC and with the participation of Helen Davies KC (Treasurer)

Does the proposed Northern Ireland Troubles Bill provide genuine legal certainty for those lawfully deployed by the State, or does it institutionalise continued exposure to investigation and prosecution under a different mechanism? The speakers will examine whether the proposed legislation is fair and proportionate or whether it risks undermining the spirit of the Good Friday Agreement and the State's ability to draw a line under the Troubles and move forwards (for both victims and veterans) in the spirit of truth and reconciliation.

The event will be delivered in person and online. The session will include an opportunity for Q&A and for post-talk networking.

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Cancel by: 08/05/2026

Bookings will close on 17/05/2026