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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
David Young

Removing block on Adams’ compensation bid will see ‘pay day’ for ex-detainees

Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams (PA) - (PA Wire)

Removing a block on former Troubles internees, such as Gerry Adams, seeking compensation will deliver a taxpayer-funded pay day for ex-detainees, a think tank has claimed.

Policy Exchange has published a report criticising the Government’s proposed repeal of legislation that had put a stop to such civil claims.

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