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Anger At Plans To Give Amnesty To British Soldiers Accused Of Troubles

UK Authorities will ban prosecutions of paramilitaries and British Soldiers for actions taken...

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09.22 6 May 2021


Anger At Plans To Give Amnesty To British Soldiers Accused Of Troubles


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09.22 6 May 2021


UK Authorities will ban prosecutions of paramilitaries and British Soldiers for actions taken during the Troubles. The upcoming legislation hopes to support a “truth and reconciliation” processwhere both sides can talk about events without risk of prosecution.

Politicians on both sides of the Irish border have condemned a reported move to prevent future prosecutions over Troubles crimes. The UK Government is set to introduce a statute of limitations to stop people from being charged over incidents that occurred before the 1998 Good Friday peace agreement, according to reports today. Colum Eastwoodleader of the SDLP outlined his views.

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