UN Human Rights Committee urges UK to repeal or amend Troubles legacy laws due to immunity provision for crimes during Northern Ireland Troubles.

The UN Human Rights Committee calls for the UK to repeal or amend Troubles legacy laws, expressing concern over the Act's provision of immunity for those involved in crimes during the Northern Ireland Troubles. Despite opposition from political parties and victims' organisations, the legislation offers immunity for those who cooperate with a new truth recovery body.

March 28, 2024
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