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Legacy Act
Articles about the UK government's Legacy Act which replaces current Troubles-era investigations with inquiries carried out by a new body
Treatment of British army veterans ‘absolutely disgusting’ say bikers in Legacy Act protest
More than 1,000 people gathered in Whitehall, London, to protest against the repealing of key elements of the Northern Ireland Troubles Act
UN calls for stronger measures to combat intimidation of migrants by paramilitaries in Northern Ireland
Committee highlights particular concerns around segregation and access to adequate housing
Simon Harris and Hilary Benn have ‘warm and engaging’ conversation
Tánaiste says the pair discussed repealing and replacing the contentious Legacy Act
Troubles Legacy Act: Tánaiste welcomes UK action to ‘substantively reform’ legislation
Reform of Act ‘must command the confidence of victims and survivors,’ says Martin
UK government takes first steps to repeal and replace Troubles legacy Act, says Hilary Benn
Northern Secretary tells House of Commons previous Conservative administration’s approach to matter was ‘wrong’
Unlikely a new government will be in place before Christmas, says Micheál Martin
Fianna Fáil leader says there is an urgency to assembling a coalition because of ‘pressing issues internationally’ after general election
Amnesty accuses UK of betraying victims over Troubles-era crimes
Human rights group urges Government to continue fighting Legacy Act legislation
UK government veto on Troubles commission disclosure ruled unlawful
Work of ICRIR does not provide for effective participation by families of victims of the conflict, appeal court judges also ruled
Body set up to investigate Troubles cases in North registers 85 inquiries
Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information was created by Tory government’s Legacy Act that halted scores of inquests into Troubles deaths
Cosy British-Irish relations a welcome change, but to achieve reset considerable work required
Jump-starting warm bilateral understanding complex and delicate as both sides pursue common ground after a corrosive decade
London wants Troubles legacy case changes to be accepted by Dublin and North’s political parties, says ambassador
Officials met on Thursday to ‘find solutions’ to outstanding issues as Labour government brings new approach, Paul Johnson says
‘It’s only right that families are given every chance to get to the truth’: Legacy Act change welcome
New UK government committed to reinstating enquiries into deaths during Troubles
Martin hopes for ‘friendly settlement’ in controversial Legacy Act dispute
Tánaiste speaking in advance of first official meeting with newly appointed Northern Secretary Hilary Benn
Keir Starmer due in Belfast ahead of meetings with political leaders on Monday
UK’s new Prime Minister says rebuilding public services and generating economic growth in NI a priority
Lucky number seven: How a Labour government under Keir Starmer could revamp Anglo-Irish relations
Starmer hopes that by turning the page on connections with the Republic, it could help to open a new book of co-operation with EU
UK government appeal against Troubles Legacy Act ruling will not be decided before autumn
Lady Chief Justice Dame Siobhan Keegan has pledged to deliver a ruling as soon as possible
Troubles Act: victims’ families urge next UK government to ‘urgently’ repeal controversial law
Legacy Act replaces criminal and civil investigations and inquests with inquiries carried out by new investigative body
‘It’s a gamble’: Can an official history of British policy during the Troubles really be done?
Nine historians who have agreed to participate in an official or public history of the Troubles have been subjected to a fierce backlash
‘Justice is dead’: Families gather to protest against UK’s decision to stop Troubles-era inquests
The controversial UK Legacy Act, which removes access to legal redress for the families of those who were unlawfully killed during the 30-year conflict, came into effect on Wednesday
‘As I opened our bedroom door, there was a neighbour going past. She had blood on her hands’
Sisters recall murder of father Terry McDaid in their home in Belfast in 1988. His case is one of 36 inquests halted by UK government’s controversial Legacy Act
The UK’s Legacy Act is significant not just for Northern Ireland, but for people everywhere in the world
The British government acted with impunity throughout the Troubles, and the Legacy Act could become a template for authoritarian regimes
Britain acted with ‘systematic’ impunity regarding state killings and torture during Troubles, say international experts
Report says Legacy Act designed to curtail efforts to achieve accountability
Harris holds first call with Sunak as Taoiseach but Troubles Legacy Act not discussed
Leaders of both countries hold ‘very good call’ before Taoiseach spoke to North’s First Minister and Deputy First Minister
Police find new Guildford pub bombing evidence but say they will not investigate
Family of soldier killed in bombing told Legacy Act will force investigation to end despite ‘viable line of inquiry’
Legacy Act: This judgment is not the end, but it could be the beginning of it
‘My husband is entitled to truth and justice, and that is the last and only thing I can give him,’ says Martina Dillon
Legacy Act: Immunity for Troubles-era killings breaches human rights law - judge
Victims of the Troubles took judicial review against UK government legislation and welcome review’s findings
Gerry Adams is ‘precluded from obtaining compensation’ for quashed convictions, court rules
Former Sinn Féin president’s legal battle has been rendered ‘academic’ by UK Trouble’s Legacy Act
Widows whose husbands were murdered by loyalist paramilitaries awarded six-figure settlements
Families of Jim Loughrey and John Toland took civil proceedings against UK Ministry of Defence and PSNI
At least 16 Troubles inquests will not be completed by Legacy Act cut-off date
UK government has rejected claims that state bodies are openly running down clock to May 1st deadline
Legacy inquests being ‘sabotaged’ by lack of resources, lawyer representing Troubles bereaved says
Patricia Coyle says it is ‘scandalous’ UK ministry of defence appears to be ‘deliberately under-resourcing a particular job’
GAA to raise UK Legacy Act at its annual Congress
Legislation is ‘thwarting’ pursuit of justice by Seán Brown’s family and others
More than 30 legal actions taken by families against UK over ‘shameful’ Legacy Act
Act replaces criminal and civil investigations and inquests with inquiries carried out by new investigative body
Troubles legacy legal case: Irish and UK governments may have to agree to disagree for now
Dispute will not aid relations between states but it is unlikely to worsen them as both sides seek to restore Stormont Assembly
UK writes to Irish Government to formally register regret at Troubles legacy legal case
Northern Secretary questions move to challenge contentious UK legislation in European Court of Human Rights
Dublin should have taken more care to avoid a public row with London
The Government could have warned London privately of its intentions to take an inter-state case against the Troubles Legacy Act - which raises the question of whether the subsequent argument was staged, or played up for certain audiences
Governments urged to reflect amid conflict over UK’s Legacy Act
Former British justice secretary Robert Buckland urges calm amid dispute between London and Dublin
Legacy Act sees Ireland take UK to court for second time in history
The legal advice is that the UK’s controversial Legacy Act is not compatible with the international human rights legislation
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