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Northern Ireland Troubles

Coverage of Northern Ireland Troubles in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 26 · 05:00 UTCMost recent: May 26 · 05:00 UTC
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UK security servicesorganization1Legacy Acttopic1MI5organization1Detailorganization1The Guardianorganization1victims’ groupsorganization1Northern Irelandplace1
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  • POLITICSMay 26 · 05:00 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    UK security services helped devise act that gave amnesty over Troubles killings

    UK security services and state agencies were involved in crafting the controversial Legacy Act, which grants amnesty to Troubles-era soldiers and paramilitaries despite MI5's historical role in related killings. The involvement of these entities in a secret policymaking group has angered victims' groups opposing the legislation.