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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca Black

Legacy legislation a ‘bitter pill’ to swallow for some victims – commissioner

PA Media

New legislation which aims to draw a line under the Troubles has been described as a “very bitter pill” for victims to swallow.

The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill will see immunity from prosecution for Troubles-era crimes be offered to those who are deemed to have co-operated with an information retrieval body.

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