Liam Kelly was speaking as the Government progresses its Northern Ireland Troubles Bill aimed at finding a way forward on the past. Liam Kelly is chairman of the Police Federation for Northern Ireland (PFNI/PA)But he said it has also been difficult for police officers and their predecessors being “tarnished” by events from the past. Last month saw a Supreme Court ruling in favour of a Government appeal which prevents a coroner in Northern Ireland disclosing certain sensitive material at a Troubles inquest. The court said while it has “considerable sympathy” with the desire of PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher to be transparent, the responsibility lies with the Northern Ireland Secretary over assessing risks to national security. They wanted to make Northern Ireland a safer place.

Source: The Herald January 01, 2026 11:46 UTC