UK and Ireland unveil joint framework on Northern Ireland Troubles legacy

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn and Tanaiste Simon Harris speak to media during a press conference at the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) at Hillsborough Castle, Co Down in April (Brian Lawless/PA) - (PA Wire)

The UK and Irish governments’ long-awaited framework to deal with the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles is founded on “reciprocal cooperation”, Ireland’s deputy premier will say later.

Tanaiste Simon Harris will join Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn on Friday afternoon to formally unveil the proposals, which have been developed following substantive engagement between the two governments.