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Gerry Adams’ BBC libel win risks more benign view of Troubles taking hold

Concerns raised that hefty award to politician over Spotlight episode could lead to less hard-hitting journalism

The Guardian - UK

Benn ‘searching’ for legal solution to prevent payouts to Troubles internees

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer pledged to take action to avoid compensating Gerry Adams.

The Independent UK

‘Unacceptable’ exclusion of groups of Troubles victims from compensation scheme

Relatives For Justice say victims of plastic and rubber bullets, many bereaved, victims of sexual violence are being refused.

Evening Standard

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Definition of Troubles victim compensation scheme ‘very restrictive’ – McAlinden

Mr Justice McAlinden, president of the Victims’ Payment Board said he regrets those excluded by the scheme.

Evening Standard

Sinn Fein urged to reflect on role played by Provisional IRA during Troubles

DUP MLA Trevor Clarke made the challenge to Sinn Fein MLA Gerry Kelly at a Northern Ireland Policing Board meeting.

Evening Standard

Victims urge boycott of new Troubles legacy body during protest at its office

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery was established as part of the last government’s contentious Legacy Act.

Evening Standard

Watchdog identifies series of failings in investigation of Kingsmill Massacre

Ten Protestant workmen were shot dead by the IRA outside the village of Kingsmill in 1976 in one of the most notorious incidents of the Troubles.

The Independent UK

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Meet Toby Binder: The German photographer capturing the lives of Belfast’s divided youth

Binder's project, which won the 2025 Sony World Photography Award for Documentary, explores how the Troubles continues to shape a new generation in Belfast.

Euronews

Legacy body carrying out 50 investigations into 96 deaths

The ICRIR was created by the controversial Legacy Act which halted scores of civil cases and inquests into Troubles deaths.

The Independent UK

NI Assembly calls on Irish Government to start inquiry into Omagh bomb

The bomb killed 29 people, including a woman who was pregnant with twins, in the worst single atrocity in the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard

Jennifer Johnston obituary

Prizewinning author who wrote elliptical, needle-sharp novels about family, Irish history and the Troubles

The Guardian - UK

Henry Kelly: The Troubles journalist who became a household name on TV

The Irish broadcaster had died at the age of 78.

Evening Standard

Going For Gold and Game For A Laugh host Henry Kelly dies aged 78

He was also known for covering the Troubles in Belfast.

Evening Standard

British Army veterans of Northern Ireland Troubles march on Westminster

They have urged the Labour Government to not repeal the Legacy Act.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

The week in audio: The Scott Mills Breakfast Show; Magic Breakfast with Harriet Scott and Gok Wan; Bed of Lies; Extreme: Peak Danger – review

The BBC host is a touch too eager to please in his new dream job, while Gok Wan is a breakfast show natural on Magic. Plus, a refreshing look at the Troubles, and a grippingly immersive mountaineering story

Evening Standard

Gerry Adams says any compensation in ex-detainee case will be donated

The former Sinn Fein leader said it was now ‘obvious’ the Labour Government will not repeal the Legacy Act.

The Conversation

Omagh bombing: why a public inquiry is being held more than 25 years after the atrocity

The 1998 Good Friday agreement is commonly seen to have ended what were euphemistically termed “the Troubles” in Northern Ireland. However, just four months after the peace accord was signed, an attack on the town of Omagh resulted in the greatest loss of life in any single incident of the…

The Independent UK

Legacy Act prevented ‘landing zone’ being reached for Troubles victims – Harris

The 2023 legislation, introduced by the Tories, halted scores of civil cases and inquests into Troubles deaths.

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The Conversation

Controversy over compensation for Gerry Adams does nothing to deliver truth and justice to Troubles victims

Each episode of the Netflix adaptation of Patrick Radden Keefe’s book Say Nothing, which addresses the IRA’s tactic of disappearing alleged informers, ends with a disclaimer: “Gerry Adams has always denied being a member of the IRA or participating in any IRA violence”. The series suggests Adams’s role was as…

The Independent UK

Starmer’s attorney general in row over Chagos refugees

Lord Hermer has faced questions over the government’s decision to open the door to potential compensation for imprisoning another of his clients Gerry Adams, during the Troubles.

Evening Standard

Reforms of new Troubles commission needed to secure trust of families, says Benn

The Northern Ireland Secretary acknowledged there is scepticism about the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery.

Evening Standard

Minister defends dropping Troubles law appeal amid Gerry Adams payout fears

Sir Keir Starmer said on Wednesday the Government would look at ‘every conceivable way’ to stop these claimants receiving damages.

The Guardian - UK

Starmer says he will strive to prevent Gerry Adams receiving compensation

PM says he aims to stop former Sinn Féin leader claiming damages for his internment as ministers ditch Troubles law

The Independent UK

Removing block on Adams’ compensation bid will see ‘pay day’ for ex-detainees

Think tank Policy Exchange has criticised the Government’s decision to repeal legislation that halted claims by people interned during the Troubles.

The Guardian - UK

From constant scandals to its best shows ending – how 2024 turned into the BBC’s annus horribilis

With star names such as Gary Lineker, Kirsty Wark and Mishal Husain leaving, a slew of others embroiled in legal troubles and a sharp drop in income, this has been a dreadful 12 months for the broadcaster. But could it get worse?

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