Northern Ireland Veterans: Proposer: Cllr Alvey: Seconder: Cllr Cador

November 25, 2025 Cornwall Council (Other) Approved View on council website

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Summary

...to request the Leader to write to relevant Secretaries of State and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Veterans and People) to address the health and wellbeing concerns of Northern Ireland veterans regarding potential prosecution under revised NI Legacy legislation for actions during 'Operation Banner' (1969-2007).

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Content

It was moved by Councillor
Alvey, seconded by Councillor Cador, and

RESOLVED that Council requests the Leader write to the
Secretary of State for Defence, the Secretary of State for Northern
Island and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for
Veterans and People) asking them to address the health and
wellbeing concerns expressed by veterans about the revision of the
NI Legacy legislation to ensure that no Northern Ireland Veterans
are prosecuted for doing their duty in combating terrorism as part
of ‘Operation Banner’ (1969-2007).
 

Related Meeting

Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.30 am on November 25, 2025

Supporting Documents

Northern Ireland Veterans - Report.pdf
Northern Ireland Veterans - Appendix 1.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date25 Nov 2025