Culture of ‘fear’ at speaking out found within legacy body An interim report fund some feared what they said to a reviewer ‘will become known and result in negative consequences for them’. Evening Standard · Sep 1
Bryant accused of ‘abdication of responsibility’ over victims’ scheme The Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme is to close to new applications at the end of August. Evening Standard · Aug 10
Appeal to European Court being considered after ruling over Troubles disclosures It comes after Government won an appeal which prevents a coroner in Northern Ireland disclosing certain sensitive material at a Troubles inquest. The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
‘Unacceptable’ exclusion of groups of Troubles victims from compensation scheme Relatives For Justice say victims of plastic and rubber bullets, many bereaved, victims of sexual violence are being refused. Evening Standard · May 18, 2025
Irish government ‘has duty to take legal action against UK over legacy Bill’ Mark Thompson, CEO of Relatives For Justice, said the Irish government should take an interstate case against the UK. The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023
Troubles, courage and controversy: RUC marks 100 year anniversary The RUC was formed in response to the partition of Ireland Belfast Live · Jun 2, 2022
Government’s NI legacy legislation ‘an affront to modern standards of decency’ The Relatives for Justice group delivered a letter to 10 Downing Street. The Independent UK · May 24, 2022
Johnson and Lewis must meet families of Troubles victims – campaigner Proposed legacy legislation has been widely criticised. The Independent UK · May 24, 2022
Troubles victims to protest at Westminster as legacy legislation debated Campaigner Raymond McCord said the draft laws would mean terrorists could admit to mass murder of civilians and ‘walk away with immunity’. The Independent UK · May 23, 2022