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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jonathan McCambridge

Lack of will hindered attempts to deal with legacy issues – Sir Declan Morgan

PA Wire

The task of dealing with the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland has been avoided due to lack of will, the retired judge who will head a new information recovery commission has said.

Former lord chief justice for Northern Ireland Sir Declan Morgan also said that the Government’s controversial legacy proposals have had a “very unfortunate start” and added that some Conservative MPs have continued to focus on how the legislation would benefit military veterans.

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