Northern Ireland court rules amnesty legislation breaches UK human rights obligations
The Northern Irish High Court ruled Wednesday that legislation imposing immunity for crimes committed during “The Troubles” is incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The controversial Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 sought to end prosecution for crimes committed during the 30-year period of violence in Northern Ireland. Family members of […]
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