LAWYERS representing SAS heroes have threatened to take the Government to court over its controversial Legacy Bill.
The Special Air Service Regimental Association wants a judicial review unless more protections for UK personnel are included.
Tory MP Mark Francois, left, said: “It shows how angry veterans are.”
Under the Bill, a new Republic of Ireland-based unit will look at Troubles cases, opening the door to possible prosecutions.
Irish Police in the unit will hand evidence to a commission, who will be free to conduct investigations that could lead to prosecutions of either British veterans or IRA terrorists.
The Bill has infuriated serving soldiers and hero vets, who fear being subjected to vexatious claims.
In an unprecedented escalation, the Special Air Service Regimental Association, which represents current and former SAS members, have threatened to take ministers to court.
They have called for a judicial review unless further protections for British servicemen and women are included.
Shadow Armed Forces Minister, Mark Francois, said: “Call me old fashioned but the SAS traditionally protect the Government, rather than trying to sue them.
“This shows just how angry Veterans and particularly former special forces soldiers are the extremely dangerous proposals.
