Legacy Act: UK’s controversial law on Troubles-era incidents breaches human rights law, judge rules

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Victims of Troubles in Northern Ireland have taken a judicial review against UK government legislation

Troubles victims and their relatives arrive for the Legacy Act court ruling at the High Court in Belfast on Wednesday. Photograph: Charles McQuillan

He also ruled the bar on the criminal investigation, prosecution and punishment of offenders contravened the rights of one of the applicants under Articles Two and Three of the Convention.Irish style sprinkled lightly over Paris Fashion Week as Dior opens with power-filled showDrinking wine the trick to surviving an overnight rail ‘sleeper’ service from Scotland to London

A number of other legal challenges are in progress, including an inter-state case taken by the Irish Government.

 

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