A former Special Air Service officer has said there were no planned missions to carry out ‘shoot-to-kill’ operations against the IRA. He has spoken publicly as the Government advances draft legislation intended to address the legacy of the Troubles.
The officer’s comments concern allegations about the way security forces operated during the conflict in Northern Ireland. The supplied material does not identify him or provide further details about the operations or the draft law.
His decision to speak now is linked to the Government’s proposed legislation, which is focused on dealing with unresolved issues from the Troubles. The statement represents a denial of the existence of missions specifically intended to kill IRA members.
No further response or detail is provided in the available material about the Government’s proposals, the officer’s service or the next stage of the draft legislation.
