UK plans to allow former detainees like Gerry Adams to seek compensation for 1970s internment.

The UK government plans to repeal parts of the 2023 Northern Ireland Troubles Act, allowing former detainees like Gerry Adams to seek compensation for unlawful internment in the 1970s. The Act had previously blocked such claims but was challenged in court for breaching human rights laws. Critics, including Policy Exchange, argue the repeal is inexplicable and will lead to costly payouts. The government defends the move, citing a legal obligation following a High Court ruling.

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