Three decades since the end of the troubles, the legacy of Northern Ireland is affecting today’s Armed Forces, with growing talk that it’s damaging recruitment and driving some to leave service.
The Northern Ireland Secretary promised additional protections for veterans to help save his legacy bill from running out of parliamentary time, but it remains hugely divisive.
Sitrep explains the complexities of laying the past to rest in a way that could satisfy all, and asks one veteran why he favours an end to prosecutions over courtroom justice for victims and families, including hundreds of soldiers.
And as HMS Victory has its masts carefully removed in a painstaking operation, we talk to the man charged with preserving this icon of British military history.
Kate Gerbeau presents, with expert analysis from Professor Michael Clarke.
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00:00 – On Sitrep this week
01:14 – Why Northern Ireland legacy affects today’s forces
06:21 – More protections for veterans promised in Legacy Bill
23:30 – Mike breaks down more big defence stories
33:41 – Masterclass in restoring ancient warships
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