THE Scottish Government is against a UK-wide bill that would provide an effective amnesty for people who committed crimes during the Troubles.
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill would provide immunity from prosecution if suspects agree to cooperate with a new body, known as the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICFRIR).
Speaking before the Criminal Justice Committee at the Scottish Parliament, Justice Secretary Keith Brown said the Scottish Government was advising MSPs not to back a legislative consent motion on the bill before Holyrood.
