The comments have been called 'offensive and outrageous'
"The remarks by British Secretary of State Karen Bradley that killings carried out by British state forces were not crimes were outrageous and offensive. It follows on from comments by the British prime minster indicating that the British government is planning legislation to protect serving and former British soldiers who may have committed crimes.
"Karen Bradley's comments also show contempt for the legal system, including ongoing court cases into legacy cases involving the British state and its forces. British politicians cannot be allowed to ride roughshod over the legal system. "The British government should implement the legacy mechanisms already agreed rather than attempt to continue to thwart justice."
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