Former Armed Forces Minister Al Carns advocates for legal protection of SAS veterans who served during the Troubles conflict against the IRA. Carns warns that prolonged litigation threatens former soldiers decades after hostilities ceased. A comprehensive report supports establishing safeguards to prevent perpetual legal vulnerability, addressing concerns that aging veterans face disproportionate prosecution risks and ensuring justice sector reforms balance accountability with protection for military personnel who operated under authorized combat operations.

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