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1. Overseas Operations Bill – Commons waters down Lords war crimes amendment
On Wednesday 21 April, the House of Commons debated the Lords’ amendments to the Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) bill.
The armed forces minister Johnny Mercer was sacked ahead of the debate – although it was reported he intended to resign – and said the departure was over legal protections for British troops deployed in Northern Ireland. While this bill is only relevant to overseas deployments, the government has pledged to bring forward legislation on domestic operations in a future session. ....

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