Legacy Act: What happens with Troubles …
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 …
Why is the Legacy Act being abolished and what does it mean for ...
Dec 5, 2024 · W ithout anyone much noticing, the government is to abolish one of the most controversial pieces of legislation passed by the last government: the Northern Ireland …
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Legacy Act gives government too much …
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 …
Legacy Act prevented ‘landing zone’ being …
1 day ago · The Legacy Act prevented a “landing zone” being reached that could have enabled Troubles victims to secure truth and answers, Simon Harris has said. Wednesday, 29 January …
Legacy Act: Immunity for Troubles-era killings breaches …
Mar 1, 2024 · The Legacy Act, which became law in September, replaces current methods of criminal and civil investigations and inquests with inquiries by the new UK investigative body, the ICRIR, and offers conditional immunity to those …
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The Troubles: 'Legacy Act denies victims …
May 1, 2024 · What is the Legacy Act and what happens now? The Lady Chief Justice's Office said 14 of the inquests affected by the 1 May deadline had not reached a findings stage, while …
Legacy Act: Government to challenge Court of Appeal ruling - BBC
Oct 18, 2024 · The government looks set to challenge a Court of Appeal ruling on the Legacy Act brought by a number of Troubles victims' families - despite plans to repeal it.
King's speech: Pledge to repeal NI Troubles …
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 …
The UK’s Legacy Act is significant not just for Northern …
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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