Northern Ireland Justice Minister Naomi Long raises concerns over UK Legacy Act's compliance, conditional immunity, and halted civil cases affecting Troubles victims.
Northern Ireland Justice Minister Naomi Long has expressed concerns over the UK government's Legacy Act, which aims to address the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. The Act has faced legal challenges, with a High Court judge ruling last month that one of its central elements, the provision for conditional immunity from prosecution for Troubles offences, is not compliant with the European Convention on Human Rights. The UK government plans to appeal against this ruling. The Act has also halted future civil cases and legacy inquests, leading to concerns about the lack of access to truth and justice for families affected by the Troubles.
March 11, 2024
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