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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
By Grinne N. Aodha

Ex-lord chief justice of Northern Ireland appointed to chair truth recovery body

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Former lord chief justice of Northern Ireland Sir Declan Morgan has been chosen to chair the truth recovery body which the British Government hopes will deal with Northern Ireland’s past.

The body forms a key part of the British Government’s legacy Bill, which is passing through Parliament despite strong opposition from Northern Ireland’s political parties, the Irish government, victims’ groups and Amnesty International.

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