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British government legacy proposals ‘cruel blow’ to victims and families – Kelly
Sinn Féin Policing & Justice spokesperson Gerry Kelly says the British government’s legacy proposals deal a harsh blow to victims and their families, amounting to an amnesty for state forces and seeking to bar court access for inquests and judicial reviews.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: British Government legacy legislation abandoning Stormont House Agreement Original release: British government legacy proposals ‘cruel blow’ to victims and families – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Bill will further corrupt justice if access to justice is undermined
DUP East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson warns that the proposed Troubles legacy bill would deepen injustice if it weakens victims' access to justice. He says terrorist killings must not go unpunished and that victims must remain central to any new legacy structures.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill Second Reading Original release: Bill will further corrupt justice if access to justice is undermined (opens in a new tab)
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Legacy legislation must be both victim and justice focused – Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie says he raised serious concerns with the NIO over the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill, calling for legacy legislation to balance victims' needs with pursuit of justice. He wants a mechanism to pursue those who directed terror without pulling…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill briefing from NIO Original release: Legacy legislation must be both victim and justice focused – Beattie (opens in a new tab)