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Rapists could walk free under controversial Troubles legacy bill plans, former senator fears

"It is an affront to victims, to justice and is gross hypocrisy"

Belfast Live

Troubles victims to protest at Westminster as legacy legislation debated

Campaigner Raymond McCord said the draft laws would mean terrorists could admit to mass murder of civilians and ‘walk away with immunity’.

The Independent UK

Labour to oppose Troubles amnesty legislation

Controversial proposals have provoked criticism

The Independent UK

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‘Grave concern’ at UK actions on Troubles legacy, says Irish committee chairman

The proposed legislation has been widely criticised by Northern Irish political parties, as well as victims’ campaigners and the Irish Government.

The Independent UK

Derry Girls fans all saying the same thing about Tommy Tiernan’s last dance in the final episode

In the hit Channel 4 sitcom, set during the Troubles, Tiernan plays Gerry Quinn, the long time suffering “Da” of teen idol Erin played by Saoirse-Monica Jackson

Irish Mirror

‘Serious concerns’ over legacy legislation – Irish foreign minister

The Bill will see immunity from prosecution for Troubles-era crimes offered to those deemed to have co-operated with an information retrieval body.

The Independent UK

Sean Cavanagh recalls growing up with Troubles and says resilience is part of Tyrone DNA

"The ball would go into a ditch at home and you’d see some guy popping up with a machine gun and firing the ball back to you."

Belfast Live

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A note to students: read the greats of Northern Irish literature. Then watch Derry Girls

I tried to explain what it was like for me growing up in Northern Ireland. Then I found that this great sitcom did it better, says Caroline Magennis, reader in 20th and 21st century literature

The Guardian - UK

British Government Legacy legislation backlash sees 70 civil actions launched amid outrage

The actions of the British Government were likened to those of a “rogue state”

Belfast Live

Government introduces Troubles ‘amnesty’ legislation amid opposition

Parties and victims’ campaigners are strongly opposed to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill.

The Independent UK

‘Whitewash’ of Troubles crimes ‘won’t promote reconciliation’ – McCord

Raymond McCord, whose son was killed by loyalists, described the Government’s proposals for dealing with the past as ‘disgusting’.

The Independent UK

Troubles legacy proposal to be brought forward into law

There was outrage last year when the Government unveiled proposals to offer an effective amnesty

Belfast Live

UK Government set to bring forward Troubles legacy proposals

It comes the day after Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited Northern Ireland in a bid to restore power-sharing.

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.

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My relative was killed at Ballymurphy. Reconciliation won’t happen unless Troubles victims are heard

Our pain doesn’t come with an end date. Without delivering justice, the government’s Northern Ireland bill won’t work, says Liam Conlon

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland: Conservative backbenchers express doubts over Troubles amnesty plan

Previous plans came under fire following warnings they would legally have to apply to former terrorists as well

The Independent UK

Tweaked legacy prosecution proposals met with opposition

Under Government proposals, immunity for Troubles-related crime will depend on co-operation with an information retrieval body.

The Guardian - UK

Troubles-era investigations will give amnesty only to those who cooperate

Campaigners say UK government proposal must balance truth and justice for victims and survivors with rights of former combatants

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Troubles immunity only for those who co-operate with new commission on legacy issues

The tweaked proposals leave open the route of prosecution if individuals are not deemed to have earned their immunity

The Independent UK

Queen’s Speech: Northern Ireland veterans to get immunity from prosecution with Troubles bill

Plan leaves open possibility of investigations if ex-soldiers don’t cooperate with new commission

The Independent UK

Troubles immunity only for those who co-operate with information retrieval body

Details of a tweaked Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill were unveiled in the Queen’s Speech.

The Independent UK

What is the Good Friday Agreement? Peace deal that ended Northern Ireland Troubles explained

The agreement brought republicans and unionists together after decades of political conflict in Northern Ireland

France 24

Tipping point for Northern Ireland? Unionists brace for first-ever loss in assembly elections

Is it a sign that Northern Ireland is ready to overcome old divides, or of new troubles ahead? For the first time ever, Unionists could find themselves in the minority when ballots are counted in regional assembly elections. Under the Good Friday Agreement, the DUP would still share power with…

The Independent UK

Ex-Going For Gold host Henry Kelly urged to assist Troubles murder inquest

Kelly and fellow Irish broadcaster Vincent Browne have been identified as potential witnesses to a 1972 terror attack in Belfast.

The Guardian - UK

The week in TV: Anatomy of a Scandal; Derry Girls; Killing Eve; Gentleman Jack

Art imitates life in a probing Westminster thriller; more laughs with Lisa McGee’s Troubles comedy; Eve and Villanelle go out with a bang; and the dapper diarist is back

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