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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nick Lester

Tearing up Northern Ireland legacy Bill risks five-year delay, minister warns

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Ditching controversial legislation dealing with Northern Ireland’s violent past risks at least a further five-year delay in tackling the thorny issue, a minister has warned.

Lord Caine was responding to calls at Westminster for the Government to rethink and even shelve the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill, which has triggered widespread opposition at home and abroad.

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