Legacy act under attack
Consequences of new Troubles legislation could be felt this week
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 received royal assent on Monday night and is now law. Apart from some definitions and powers to make regulations, it has not yet been brought into effect. But its impact may be felt as early as this week.
As I explained earlier this month, the legislation offers conditional immunity from …
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