Fury over British government's Troubles ‘amnesty' plan
Supporters of two former paratroopers accused of the murder of an Official IRA leader before the men were formally acquitted after prosecutors offered no further evidence at their trial
David Young, PA
06 May, 2021 10:29
Politicians on both sides of the border have condemned a reported move to prevent future prosecutions over Troubles crimes.
The British government is set to introduce a statute of limitations to stop people being charged over incidents that occurred before the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, according to reports in the Times and Daily Telegraph.
Many victims of the Troubles are vehemently opposed to any statute of limitations, which they characterise as an amnesty that will thwart their chances of justice.