Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, with reference to clause 37(3) of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill, whether he has received notifications from the (a) Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland and (b) Chief officer of any police force in Great Britain of any active criminal investigations into Troubles-related offences as of 4 July 2023.

The Northern Ireland Office regularly engages on legacy with a wide range of relevant stakeholders, including the PSNI, OPONI, PPS NI, and other operational partners. As part of this engagement, the Northern Ireland Office regularly receives updates on total caseloads and the status of active investigations into Troubles-related offences.