The Labour Government has been overhauling the previous government’s contentious Legacy Act, which introduced a ban on inquests and civil actions related to conflict-era incidents. A joint framework on legacy was announced by London and Dublin last September, which outlined a range of measures and mechanisms for dealing with historical cases. Ms O’Neill said she will not support any legislation that “gives preferential treatment to British state forces”. “I am deeply concerned, seriously concerned in terms of the direction of travel of the British government when it comes to dealing with the legacy of the past,” she said. “There cannot be any scenario where there is preferential treatment.

Source: The Herald January 15, 2026 05:51 UTC