It is believed Gerry Adams will pursue a compensation bid if the Legacy Act is repealed.

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Starmer 'looking for way' to avoid compensating Adams

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Gerry Adams: PM says government will try to block payout

In 2020, Gerry Adams won his appeal to overturn historical convictions for two attempted prison breaks.

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Fury as Keir Starmer enables Gerry Adams to get taxpayer-funded compensation

Gerry Adams could be in line for a British taxpayer-funded payout because of Keir Starmer’s human rights plans, senior peers have warned.

Irish Independent

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Gerry Adams could be in line for payout over internment, British Lords claim

GERRY Adams will be blocked from claiming taxpayer-funded compensation, Sir Keir Starmer pledged today following a massive backlash. The PM pledged to “look at every conceivable way” to stop the former Sinn Fein leader getting a payout.  PAGerry Adams will be denied a taxpayer-funded payout, Sir Keir Starmer has promised[/caption]
Labour has been slammed for scrapping Tory laws preventing the Irish Republican from claiming damages for being impr…

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Gerry Adams will be BLOCKED from claiming taxpayer compensation, Starmer pledges

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he is looking at "every conceivable way" to stop former Troubles internees such as Gerry Adams from seeking compensation.

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A thinktank backed by 16 peers has criticised the government's plan to lift a ban on compensation for unlawful detention during the Troubles.

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Sir Keir Starmer says government will 'look at every conceivable way' to stop Gerry Adams payout

A proposed repeal of the North's Legacy Act could allow the ex-SF leader to lodge a claim for detention without trial in the 1970s

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Gerry Adams 'not surprised' at UK attempts to stop him claiming compensation

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch said Sir Keir’s Government “may write a cheque to compensate Gerry Adams”, adding: “This is shameful.”

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PM looking at 'every conceivable way to prevent' compensating former internees

Former First Minister of Northern Ireland Dame Arlene Foster has launched a scathing attack on Government plans that could see Gerry Adams receive compensation for his detention during the Troubles.Speaking to GB News, Foster branded the potential payout as "completely unjustifiable" and "another kick" to victims across Northern Ireland and the UK.The former DUP leader warned that the issue extends beyond Adams, as many others could claim compen…

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Arlene Foster sends desperate plea to Labour as PM paves way for Gerry Adams compensation: ‘Absolutely wrong!’

The UK Prime Minister said he is aiming to stop Adams claiming damages for his internment during the Troubles.

Gerry Adams: PM says government will try to block payout

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