Coverage dated February 27, 2024

N. Ireland amnesty law breaches human rights law: UK court

Headline from Courthouse News Service

In its ruling, the Belfast High Court said there is no evidence that the immunity provision in the new law will in any way contribute to reconciliation in the U.K. territory.

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  1. Courthouse News Service

    N. Ireland amnesty law breaches human rights law: UK court (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    In its ruling, the Belfast High Court said there is no evidence that the immunity provision in the new law will in any way contribute to reconciliation in the U.K. territory.

  2. Al Jazeera

    Northern Ireland judge rules ‘Troubles’ violence amnesty breaches rights (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Law allowed for ex-soldiers and fighters to get amnesty for acts committed during region’s period of sectarian violence.

  3. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Northern Ireland judge rules that amnesty law for 'the Troubles' breaches human rights (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    A new law that gives immunity from prosecution for most offenses committed during Northern Ireland's decades of sectarian violence is not compliant with human rights, a judge in Belfast ruled Wednesday.

  4. The Guardian

    Amnesty clause for soldiers breaches human rights law, Belfast court rules (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    High court ruling prompts calls to scrap legislation that grants amnesties to soldiers for Troubles-era crimes

  5. NBC News

    Northern Ireland amnesty law for ex-soldiers in breach of human rights, court rules (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The offering by Britain of conditional amnesties to ex-soldiers and militants involved in Northern Ireland’s violence is in breach of rights, a court ruled

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