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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kate Devlin

Northern Ireland: Conservative backbenchers express doubts over Troubles amnesty plan

Danny Lawson/PA

Conservative MPs have expressed concerns over plans to offer Northern Irish terrorists an effective amnesty from prosecution as long as they detail their crimes.

The proposals, designed to deal with Troubles-era atrocities, were unveiled in this week’s Queen’s Speech.

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