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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca Black

Government urged to scrap NI legacy bill after ’embarrassing’ Lords vote

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The Government has been urged to scrap a controversial Bill to deal with Northern Ireland’s troubled past after an “embarrassing” House of Lords vote.

The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill, which is opposed by victims groups and most political parties, proposes an effective amnesty for crimes in exchange for information.

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