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Prosecutions linked to Troubles crimes should be shelved, says Michael McDowell

Irish Times columnist and former attorney general and minister for justice dismissive of Sinn Féin calls for historical investigations

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Former chief justice Morgan is unrepentant Despite Dublin s Strasbourg challenge to his legacy commission, he insists: I can make it work – Slugger O Toole

Former chief justice Morgan is unrepentant Despite Dublin s Strasbourg challenge to his legacy commission, he insists: I can make it work – Slugger O Toole
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UK Government profoundly regrets legal action by Irish against Legacy Act

Irish premier Leo Varadkar said the ‘strong’ legal advice was that the legislation breached the UN Convention on Human Rights.

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UK government profoundly regrets legal action by Irish state over Legacy Act

The government is to argue that the Act is incompatible with Britain’s obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights.

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UK government profoundly regrets legal action by Ireland against Legacy Act

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the ‘strong’ legal advice was that the legislation breached the UN Convention on Human Rights.

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