I agree with all you say in this article except for the sentence about "some young conscripts". In 1969 when British troops were first deployed in the Province, conscription had been ended nine years earlier, and any National Service conscripts had long since left the Armed Forces.
This is a helpful article that throws light on the political contortions that have lead to the Jury trial and Legacy Act debates.
I agree with all you say in this article except for the sentence about "some young conscripts". In 1969 when British troops were first deployed in the Province, conscription had been ended nine years earlier, and any National Service conscripts had long since left the Armed Forces.
Well spotted, Richard, thank you; it has been amended.