The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 will also halt future civil cases and legacy inquests. The UK Government’s laws are opposed by many victims groups in Northern Ireland and all the main Stormont parties. He said the “strong” legal advice was that the UK Legacy Act breached the UN Convention on Human Rights. Tanaiste Mr Martin said they were taking the case reluctantly after having spent time trying to change the UK Government’s mind. The Northern Ireland Office (NIO) confirmed to the PA news agency that a letter had been issued formally registering “profound regret” at the interstate case.

Source: The Herald January 08, 2024 00:11 UTC