The proposed law changes are opposed by all Stormont’s main parties and the Irish Government, as well as victims’ groups in the North, which have denounced it as an “amnesty” for killers.
Keir Starmer during a visit to Spirit AeroSystems wing production facility in Belfast. Starmer has said a Labour government in the UK would repeal planned laws offering immunity from prosecution for Troubles crimes in Northern Ireland. Photograph: PA Wire/PA ImagesKeir Starmer has said a Labour government in the UK would repeal planned laws offering immunity from prosecution for Troubles crimes in Northern Ireland.
It says a “perfect solution” to legacy issues is not attainable and it is working towards the “best practical solution”. During a question-and-answer session at Queen’s University, he was asked whether he would repeal the legislation if he became prime minister.“Let me just elaborate a little because obviously, having had the privilege of working here for five years with the policing board and the Police Service of Northern Ireland, I know first-hand and having spoken to many, many victims and victims’ representatives, I know just how deep this goes for very obvious reasons.
“It is time the government drops the pantomime of claiming tweaks can fix something so unjust and abandon it altogether.”
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