Legacy Act: What happens with Troubles law on 1 May?
May 1, 2024 · Wednesday marks a significant moment for the UK government's Legacy Act - with an end to historical inquests and the transferring of Troubles-era cases to a new body.
Legacy Act: What happens with Troubles law on 1 May? - BBC
May 1, 2024 · What is the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act? The act was passed by Parliament in September despite opposition from Labour, all Northern Ireland …
Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023
An Act to address the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles and promote reconciliation by establishing an Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery, limiting...
Mixed reaction to government's Legacy Act repeal from victims
Dec 5, 2024 · Some victims' campaigners have said the government's proposals to repeal the controversial Legacy Act do not go far enough. The act, which was brought in by the …
Legacy Act gives government too much power, court rules - BBC
Sep 20, 2024 · The Troubles Legacy Act gives the UK government too much veto power over the disclosure of material by a new commission which is investigating killings, senior judges in …
The Troubles: 'Legacy Act denies victims like me closure' - BBC
May 1, 2024 · What is the Legacy Act and what happens now? The Lady Chief Justice's Office said 14 of the inquests affected by the 1 May deadline had not reached a findings stage, while …
Legacy Act: Government to challenge Court of Appeal ruling - BBC
Oct 18, 2024 · The government looks set to challenge a Court of Appeal ruling on the Legacy Act brought by a number of Troubles victims' families - despite plans to repeal it.
Legacy Act: Immunity for Troubles-era killings breaches human …
Mar 1, 2024 · The Legacy Act, which became law in September, replaces current methods of criminal and civil investigations and inquests with inquiries by the new UK investigative body, …
Legacy Act prevented ‘landing zone’ being reached for Troubles …
9 hours ago · The Legacy Act prevented a “landing zone” being reached that could have enabled Troubles victims to secure truth and answers, Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris has said.
Why is the Legacy Act being abolished and what does it mean for ...
Dec 5, 2024 · W ithout anyone much noticing, the government is to abolish one of the most controversial pieces of legislation passed by the last government: the Northern Ireland …
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