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HISTORICAL FACTS: 15 - The Untold Story

British Government Legacy legislation backlash sees 70 civil actions launched amid outrage

The actions of the British Government were likened to those of a “rogue state”

Belfast Live

Government introduces Troubles ‘amnesty’ legislation amid opposition

Parties and victims’ campaigners are strongly opposed to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill.

The Independent UK

‘Whitewash’ of Troubles crimes ‘won’t promote reconciliation’ – McCord

Raymond McCord, whose son was killed by loyalists, described the Government’s proposals for dealing with the past as ‘disgusting’.

The Independent UK

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Troubles legacy proposal to be brought forward into law

There was outrage last year when the Government unveiled proposals to offer an effective amnesty

Belfast Live

UK Government set to bring forward Troubles legacy proposals

It comes the day after Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited Northern Ireland in a bid to restore power-sharing.

The Independent UK

Relatives protest over Troubles legacy proposals during PM’s visit

Government plans to offer immunity from prosecutions have sparked opposition from families.

The Independent UK

My relative was killed at Ballymurphy. Reconciliation won’t happen unless Troubles victims are heard

Our pain doesn’t come with an end date. Without delivering justice, the government’s Northern Ireland bill won’t work, says Liam Conlon

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Northern Ireland: Conservative backbenchers express doubts over Troubles amnesty plan

Previous plans came under fire following warnings they would legally have to apply to former terrorists as well

The Independent UK

Tweaked legacy prosecution proposals met with opposition

Under Government proposals, immunity for Troubles-related crime will depend on co-operation with an information retrieval body.

The Independent UK

Troubles-era investigations will give amnesty only to those who cooperate

Campaigners say UK government proposal must balance truth and justice for victims and survivors with rights of former combatants

The Guardian - UK

Troubles immunity only for those who co-operate with new commission on legacy issues

The tweaked proposals leave open the route of prosecution if individuals are not deemed to have earned their immunity

Belfast Live

Queen’s Speech: Northern Ireland veterans to get immunity from prosecution with Troubles bill

Plan leaves open possibility of investigations if ex-soldiers don’t cooperate with new commission

The Independent UK

Troubles immunity only for those who co-operate with information retrieval body

Details of a tweaked Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill were unveiled in the Queen’s Speech.

The Independent UK

What is the Good Friday Agreement? Peace deal that ended Northern Ireland Troubles explained

The agreement brought republicans and unionists together after decades of political conflict in Northern Ireland

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Tipping point for Northern Ireland? Unionists brace for first-ever loss in assembly elections

Is it a sign that Northern Ireland is ready to overcome old divides, or of new troubles ahead? For the first time ever, Unionists could find themselves in the minority when ballots are counted in regional assembly elections. Under the Good Friday Agreement, the DUP would still share power with…

The Independent UK

Ex-Going For Gold host Henry Kelly urged to assist Troubles murder inquest

Kelly and fellow Irish broadcaster Vincent Browne have been identified as potential witnesses to a 1972 terror attack in Belfast.

The Guardian - UK

The week in TV: Anatomy of a Scandal; Derry Girls; Killing Eve; Gentleman Jack

Art imitates life in a probing Westminster thriller; more laughs with Lisa McGee’s Troubles comedy; Eve and Villanelle go out with a bang; and the dapper diarist is back

The Guardian - UK

Division at a distance: Paul Graham on picturing the Troubles

As his series of images of mid-80s Northern Ireland is republished, the photographer talks about being a stranger in a contested landscape and his elliptical approach to representing the conflict

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Irish Mirror

Derry Girls star admits knowing nothing about the Troubles before joining show

UK born star Dylan Llewellyn plays the 'wee English fella' in the hit Channel 4 series

Wales Online

I was a real-life Derry Girl and it's astonishingly accurate

Growing up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles in the 1990s was pretty much as you see on-screen

The Guardian - UK

Trespasses by Louise Kennedy review – love among the Troubles

In her first novel, the acclaimed short-story writer draws on the Northern Ireland of her childhood, merging unspeakable times with tough humour and romance

The Guardian - UK

Top 10 Northern Irish novels

Northern Ireland has always had a voice, and we’ve never been short of storytellers. The challenge has been finding someone to listen

The Independent UK

NIO still consulting over controversial legacy proposals

Government announced plans last year to introduce legislation to create a statute of limitations which would end all Troubles-era prosecutions.

The Independent UK

Soldier charged with Troubles killing acted with negligence, court told

David Holden is on trial at Belfast Crown Court accused of the manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie in February 1988.

The Independent UK

Army veteran to go on trial charged with Troubles killing

Aidan McAnespie, 23, was killed in Aughnacloy, Co Tyrone moments after walking through a border security checkpoint.

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