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Scottish Justice Secretary calls for MSPs to oppose Troubles amnesty bill

THE Scottish Government is against a UK-wide bill that would provide an effective amnesty for people who committed crimes during the Troubles.

The National (Scotland)

Former British soldier David Holden guilty over 1988 Troubles killing of Aidan McAnespie at army checkpoint

Trial judge Mr Justice O’Hara said the former soldier had given a 'deliberately false account' of what happened

Irish Mirror

Ex-soldier who shot dead civilian during Troubles convicted of manslaughter

Belfast court convicts David Jonathan Holden over 1988 killing of Aidan McAnespie

The Guardian - UK

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Former soldier Holden guilty over 1988 Troubles killing at army checkpoint

Aidan McAnespie was killed in Co Tyrone moments after walking through a border security checkpoint in 1988.

The Independent UK

Secretary of State watches ‘powerful’ film about victims of Troubles

Chris Heaton-Harris was pressed on his Government’s proposal legacy legislation after watching the film with campaigner Raymond McCord.

The Independent UK

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

Varadkar: We cannot have a leader who does not see Troubles killings as crimes

He said that if Sinn Fein got into government, it could take 10 years to ‘clean up the mess’.

The Independent UK

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Government to make changes to controversial Northern Ireland legacy Bill

The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill is set to be debated in the House of Lords later this month.

The Independent UK

Lyra review – brilliant life and tragic death of Northern Ireland’s fearless young reporter

Lyra McKee, killed by the New IRA in 2019, is shown here as an inspirational LGBTQ journalist, bravely addressing the lingering damage of the Troubles

The Guardian - UK

Legacy Bill ‘biggest abuse of human rights in UK history’, says victims’ group

The Government’s draft legislation would see a form of immunity offered to those suspected of killings during the Troubles.

The Independent UK

Troubles ‘legacy’ bill risks breaching human rights law, UK warned

Effective amnesty for those accused of killing or maiming people may not comply with ECHR, says committee

The Guardian - UK

Government legacy bill risks breaches of human rights law, committee finds

The Government has been urged to reconsider its legislation on dealing with Northern Ireland’s Troubles.

The Independent UK

Ooh, ah, up the ’Ra: Ireland grapples with singing of pro-IRA chant

Country debates whether chant is legitimate expression of national pride or an affront to victims of the Troubles

The Guardian - UK

Ireland grapples with singing of pro-IRA chant

Country debates whether chant is legitimate expression of national pride or an affront to victims of the Troubles

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Scrap Troubles legacy bill, Belfast actor Ciarán Hinds urges Liz Truss

Hinds says in open letter to PM that proposed laws on unsolved murders would ‘cut off any prospect of justice’

The Independent UK

Actor Ciaran Hinds urges Liz Truss to ditch Northern Ireland legacy Bill

The controversial Bill proposed an effective amnesty for Troubles crimes for people who co-operate with an information body.

The Guardian - UK

Bored on the Irish border during the Troubles

Letter: A reader from Northern Ireland recalls their experiences of crossing border checkpoints on family holidays to the south

The Independent UK

Troubles legacy legislation subject to ‘blunt, frank and positive’ talks

Senior officials have been asked to explore what changes could be made to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill.

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Los Angeles Times

How an 'incredible' real-life feat gave a TV show about 'the Troubles' its happy ending

After three long, agonizing years, "Derry Girls" has finally returned to American television.

Irish Mirror

Sixth dig to find teen abducted and murdered during the Troubles begins

Columba McVeigh was shot and secretly buried during the Troubles

The Independent UK

Screening of Troubles film ‘aims to pressure Government to ditch legacy Bill’

Northern Ireland Office minister Lord Caine was among those who attended the screening of The Victims Stories at Queen’s University on Thursday.

Irish Mirror

Irish politicians to attend screening of film about Troubles killings

TDs and Senators will gather in Leinster House on Wednesday to watch The Victims’ Stories in response to proposed legislation to deal with Northern Ireland’s troubled past

Daily Mirror

King of Peace embraces Queen's legacy of reconciliation after Northern Ireland trip

The trip conjured memories of Elizabeth II’s momentous 2012 handshake with IRA leader turned politician Martin McGuinness, which became a potent symbol of healing for the Troubles

The Independent UK

In Northern Ireland, praise for monarchy vies with disdain

It’s less than ten minutes walk from the Falls Road to the Shankhill Road in Northern Ireland’s capital

ABC News

Queen Elizabeth visited Northern Ireland 22 times over a 70-year reign, dividing opinions

The Queen's dozens of visits sparked fierce debate, spanning The Troubles as well as the peace process, which some credit her with 'cementing'.

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