Rapists and perpetrators of other sexual crimes could be granted immunity from prosecution under the UK government's controversial Troubles legacy bill, a former Irish senator has warned.
There are fears the divisive legislation will not only offer an amnesty for killings related to the decades-long conflict, but other offences including sexual violence.
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill is scheduled for its second reading in Parliament on Tuesday following its introduction earlier this month.
