UK Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn plans to repeal and replace the Legacy Act, offering conditional immunity for Troubles' crimes.

UK's Northern Ireland Secretary, Hilary Benn, announced plans to repeal and replace the Legacy Act, which faced almost universal opposition for offering conditional immunity to those involved in Troubles' crimes. The Labour government is committed to reversing the Act's ban on civil cases and inquests and working on changes to the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery's structures. Benn met with victims' groups to ensure their views are central to the government's approach to legacy issues in Northern Ireland.

August 28, 2024
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