Northern Ireland's Attorney General considers 5 inquest requests for Troubles deaths before May 1 Legacy Act deadline.
Northern Ireland's Attorney General is considering five requests to hold inquests into Troubles deaths before a legal deadline halts further legacy cases. The Legacy Act, which offers limited immunity for Troubles-related offences for those cooperating with a truth recovery body, was introduced last year despite widespread opposition. The Act will also halt future civil cases and legacy inquests that have not reached verdict by May 1.
April 11, 2024
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