Comments of Northern Secretary criticised as outrageous and appalling by Sinn Féin and SDLP
has said killings by the British army and police during the Troubles were “not crimes”.
“They were people acting under orders and under instruction and fulfilling their duty in a dignified and appropriate way,” said Ms Bradley.said the Ministry of Defence was considering introducing legislation to ensure that British soldiers were not unfairly pursued through the courts. It is understood that the charges that the PPS is considering against the soldiers include murder, attempted murder and perjury.
Sinn Féin’s Northern leader Michelle O’Neill said Ms Bradley’s comments were “offensive and outrageous”.
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