Further public protest planned against controversial legacy Bill The Bill proposes a form of amnesty for perpetrators of Troubles crimes in exchange for co-operation with a new truth body. The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022
Gregory Campbell accuses Michelle O’Neill of ‘romanticising’ The Troubles The Sinn Fein leader has been strongly criticised by unionists and some victims’ groups for her comments on the past. Belfast Live · Aug 21, 2022
Lord Caine meets victims’ groups over Troubles legacy legislation The Northern Ireland Office Minister held a series of meetings in Belfast on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022
Backlash after O’Neill says there was ‘no alternative’ to conflict during Troubles Northern Ireland’s first minister designate under fire over comments suggesting IRA armed campaign justified The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2022
45 recommended for payment under Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme The scheme has received 2,600 applications since it opened in August 2021 following years of campaigning by victims. The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022
‘His legacy will endure’: tributes paid to David Trimble Death of Northern Ireland’s inaugural first minister inspires rare solidarity as role in ending the Troubles is hailed The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2022
What happened on Bloody Friday? 50th anniversary of bombings and bloodshed Thursday will mark five decades since Belfast city centre was detonated with 22 bombs as part of a long and deadly conflict during the Troubles in Northern Ireland Daily Mirror · Jul 21, 2022
Novelist Joan Lingard who was born on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile dies aged 90 The writer became famous for her Kevin and Sadie series of books set during Northern Ireland’s Troubles. The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022
Talks offer in Troubles amnesty row amid calls to ditch legislation The contentious Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill has already been through the Commons and now heads to the Lords. The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022
‘Whitewash’ Troubles legacy legislation clears the House of Commons MPs voted 282 votes to 217, majority 65, to give the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill a third reading. The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022
Labour: Change Troubles legislation to stop terrorists profiting from immunity Peter Kyle warned the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill would allow perpetrators to ‘live in freedom’. The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022
Bombings victims group calls on Brandon Lewis to drop ‘obscene’ Northern Ireland legacy bill Exclusive: Campaigners write to NI secretary and all Tory MPs urging them against ‘shameful’ plan to grant immunity to perpetrators The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2022
Troubles legislation to be changed to prevent immunity for rapists, says minister The Government made the concession after being warned they risked defeat in the House of Commons if no amendments were made. The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022
Stories of children killed in the Troubles to be told to MPs Relatives and friends of the six victims will narrate their stories in a committee room at Portcullis House The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2022
The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2022 Troubles amnesty plan ‘will protect IRA terrorists who murdered hundreds of soldiers’ Opponents say the plans will ‘shut down routes to justice’ for those who lost loved ones
Belfast Live · Jun 25, 2022 40 years ago today... a World Cup miracle that transcended the Troubles Northern Ireland's Class of '82 will reunite on Saturday night at the Europa Hotel to remember iconic night in Valencia
Daily Mirror · Jun 24, 2022 Reliving Gerry Armstrong's Northern Ireland winner which united Belfast in the Troubles It took something exceptional to unite divided communities in the troubled province, but Gerry Armstrong's winner is still remembered fondly as a force for unity
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022 Legacy Bill must be amended to achieve support of victims, MPs told Former police chief Jon Boutcher said there was a concern that planned reviews of unsolved Troubles killings would prove ‘superficial’.
The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022 What is the Good Friday Agreement? Historic peace treaty brought republicans and unionists together after decades of violent political conflict in Northern Ireland, a period of trauma and turmoil known as the Troubles
The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022 What is the Good Friday Agreement? Historic peace treaty brought republicans and unionists together after decades of violent political conflict in Northern Ireland, a period of trauma and turmoil known as the Troubles
Belfast Live · Jun 11, 2022 Hurling legend Justin McCarthy recalls working with Antrim during the Troubles “You had a Cork fella coming up with two northern guys and the army gave us a bit of hassle at the border."
The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2022 Council of Europe rebukes UK over Troubles immunity plan Body criticises plan to grant conditional immunity to people accused of murder in Northern Ireland conflict
The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022 Council seeks assurances that legacy bill is compliant with human rights The Committee of Ministers is to ask the UK Government to provide more information on its proposals to deal with the legacy of the Troubles.
The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022 Labour will oppose UK Government legacy legislation – Starmer The Labour party leader said his party will not support the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill.
Belfast Live · Jun 7, 2022 Northern Ireland Troubles Bill "perpetrator-friendly and perpetrator-focused", MPs told Campaigner tells of victim who lost leg in an under-car bomb who is “ridiculed daily” by the person responsible