Special Forces chiefs protest against repeal of Legacy Act

After a petition signed by over 178,000 people forced a debate, veterans marched on Westminster and now SF chiefs are pushing back.

The heads of the UK's three most elite military units have written a joint letter to the Chief of the Defence Staff, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, protesting the possible repeal of the Legacy Act

"Far from helping with reconciliation, continuing to use criminal and judicial proceedings to deal with the legacy of The Troubles is likely to keep old wounds open and inflict new ones on veterans as their mental wellbeing suffers,” they said.

"A fact not lost on those serving now or who might want to serve with UKSF in the future.

"We are convinced that it is time to draw a line under events which will otherwise never be satisfactorily concluded."

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