New and contentious legislation the subject of legal challenge in courts in Belfast and Europe
The Legacy Act has proved contentious as has its provision of immunity for crimes committed during the Troubles. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images
Emergency legislation will allow ‘operational agreement’ between Ireland and UK on return of asylum seekers to come into force, Government saysA small town in Co Kerry and a formula for rejuvenating rural Ireland According to figures provided to The Irish Times by the Lady Chief Justice’s office, it is one of 18 new inquest referrals relating to the deaths of 36 people that will not proceed because of the Act.
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said the Police Service of Northern Ireland would ensure the ICRIR was given “unfettered access to all of our material” relating to its cases.
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