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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kim Sengupta

Controversial Legacy Bill risks Northern Ireland peace agreement, say US senators

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Senior members of the US Congress have warned that the Northern Ireland peace agreement is at risk through the British government’s Legacy Bill – which victims of violence during The Troubles believe will block them from a path to justice.

Senator Chris Murphy and Senator Chris Coons have also expressed deep concern that the DUP’s refusal to take part in power-sharing, which has paralysed the executive and assembly in Stormont, is deepening divisions and could lead to instability.

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