Legacy Act: What happens with Troubles law on 1 May?
May 1, 2024 · Wednesday marks a significant moment for the UK government's Legacy Act - with an end to historical inquests and the transferring of Troubles-era cases to a new body.
Legacy Act: What happens with Troubles law on 1 May? - BBC
May 1, 2024 · What is the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act? The act was passed by Parliament in September despite opposition from Labour, all Northern Ireland parties, several...
Gerry Adams in line for 'pay day' if Legacy Act repealed
1 day ago · The act created a new legacy body known as the ICRIR to take over all Troubles-era cases from 1 May 2024, including those on the desk of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). It also shut ...
Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023
An Act to address the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles and promote reconciliation by establishing an Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery, limiting...
Legacy Act gives government too much power, court rules - BBC
Sep 20, 2024 · The Troubles Legacy Act gives the UK government too much veto power over the disclosure of material by a new commission which is investigating killings, senior judges in Belfast have ruled.
Legacy Act: Secretary of State consults victims on Act repeal - BBC
Aug 28, 2024 · The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has begun the process of consulting with victims, survivors and families as part of the Government's commitment to repeal and replace the Northern ...
King's speech: Pledge to repeal NI Troubles legacy act - BBC
Jul 17, 2024 · The Legacy Act introduced a ban on inquests and civil actions related to incidents during the conflict in Northern Ireland known as the Troubles. It also sought to offer a conditional amnesty for...
Why is the Legacy Act being abolished and what does it mean for ...
Dec 5, 2024 · Without anyone much noticing, the government is to abolish one of the most controversial pieces of legislation passed by the last government: the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and...
Legacy Act: Immunity for Troubles-era killings breaches human …
Feb 28, 2024 · Conditional immunity from prosecutions for Troubles-related killings, a central clause of the UK government’s controversial Legacy Act, is in breach of international human rights law, a judge...
The UK’s Legacy Act is significant not just for Northern Ireland, …
Apr 29, 2024 · Over its 200 pages, largely based on official documents and declassified files, the report summarises what is known about the conduct of the security forces during the Troubles in three specific...
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