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UK Government accused of ‘stonewalling’ UN over legacy bill concerns
The UK Government has been accused of “stonewalling” the United Nations over a failure to respond to serious concerns over its legacy bill. Love0 Share Tweet
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Immunity rules for Troubles crimes could be tightened signals minister as Lords debate Legacy Bill
Conditions to grant immunity for Troubles offences as part of a bid to deal with Northern Ireland’s violent past could be further strengthened, a minister has indicated in the face of condemnation. Love0 Share Tweet
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EU urged to ‘stand up’ to UK on Troubles legacy laws
Victims’ campaigners have urged the EU to “stand up” to the UK in opposing controversial laws to deal with the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles. Love0 Share Tweet
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Group’s concern over new ‘one-stop shop’ Troubles probe body
Legislation designed to end Troubles-related prosecutions could become a “one-stop shop” for a whole range of historical re-investigations, a Belfast-based think tank has warned. Love0 Share Tweet
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Long time’ before any government looks at legacy again, if bill does not pass, says Lord Caine
The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State has said that he fears if a controversial Legacy bill does not pass, it will be a “very long time” before any government looks at the issue of legacy in Northern Ireland again, if at all. Love0 Share Tweet
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Tearing up Northern Ireland legacy Bill risks five-year delay, minister warns
Lord Caine holds out the prospect of further changes to the proposed law in a bid to meet the concerns of victims and survivors Love0 Share Tweet
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Troubles bill amendments ‘make it even worse’
Proposed UK government amendments to its controversial Troubles bill do not address concerns raised by victims and human rights campaigners and some of them “would actually make the bill worse”, according to a new analysis. Love0 Share Tweet
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Secretary of State urged to ‘heed’ Legacy Bill opposition during US visit
SECRETARY of State Chris Heaton-Harris “must heed the voices” of US stakeholders who stand opposed to the British government’s controversial Legacy Bill during his stateside visit, it has been warned. Love0 Share Tweet