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Labour Government accused of ‘betraying’ Troubles victims

The UK Government is to challenge a critical court ruling on the Legacy Act.

Evening Standard

Northern Ireland judge rules ‘Troubles’ violence amnesty breaches rights

Law allowed for ex-soldiers and fighters to get amnesty for acts committed during region’s period of sectarian violence.

Al Jazeera

Ireland to launch legal action against UK over Troubles amnesty law

Ireland to argue that aspects of the UK law are incompatible with obligations under European Convention on Human Rights.

Al Jazeera

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Ireland to launch a legal challenge against the UK government over Troubles amnesty bill

Ireland’s government says it will take legal action against British authorities over a controversial law that gives some immunity from prosecution for offenses committed during three decades of sectarian violence

The Independent UK

Victim’s brother urges MPs to reject contentious legacy Bill

The UK Government has said its legacy proposals are the best way to deliver for victims of the Troubles.

The Independent UK

Majority of public oppose Government’s legacy bill – Amnesty

Amnesty commissioned a UK-wide poll by Savanta, which indicates nine in 10 adults say people should still be prosecuted for serious crimes.

The Independent UK

Sunak pressed on controversial legacy Bill during visit to Belfast

The Bill proposes an effective amnesty for Troubles crimes in exchange for co-operation with a new truth recovery body.

The Independent UK

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Northern Ireland victims' families feel justice further away than ever, 25 years after Good Friday Agreement

Families who lost loved ones during three decades of bloodshed known as the Troubles, fear a proposed amnesty for those involved in the conflict will end their hopes for justice.

ABC News

Ireland’s opposition to UK legacy Bill made ‘very clear’ to Heaton-Harris

Micheal Martin called on the UK Government to halt the progress of its legacy Bill and to engage with Stormont’s political parties.

The Independent UK

Time for Irish Government to ‘put a marker down’ over UK’s legacy Bill – Amnesty

Amnesty International is calling for Ireland to take an inter-state legal challenge to Europe if the Bill is introduced.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland victims' families feel justice further away than ever

The Good Friday Agreement largely ended three decades of bloodshed in Northern Ireland, but for many relatives of the more than 3,600 people killed the peace accord has offered little closure over the past 25 years.

Reuters

Amnesty urges Ireland to take case to Europe if UK legacy bill becomes law

A Troubles victim told an Irish committee that the UK government’s legacy bill was ‘despicable’.

The Independent UK

‘Critical step’: UK government to commission abortion services in Northern Ireland amid gridlock

‘We are glad to support those who currently travel from Northern Ireland to England for abortion care, but the fact is, the journey shouldn’t be necessary in the first place,’ campaigner says

The Independent UK

Only 10% of women in Northern Ireland know how to access abortion services

Celebrities and medical bodies are among those who have signed an open letter calling for NI Secretary to formally commission abortion services.

The Independent UK

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Early abortion services in Western Trust resume after more than a year

Services were suspended in the Western Trust in April 2021 due to staffing shortages.

The Independent UK

Relatives protest over Troubles legacy proposals during PM’s visit

Government plans to offer immunity from prosecutions have sparked opposition from families.

The Guardian - UK

Abortion services in Northern Ireland almost nonexistent despite legalisation

Stormont has failed to fully put into effect 2019 law passed by Westminster leaving women with ‘deplorable options’

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