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British and Irish governments to unveil new Troubles legacy proposals
The new Legacy Commission will investigate Troubles-related deaths with judicial oversight, aiming to replace controversial amnesty laws and support over 3,500 victims' families, officials said.
- On Friday, 19 September 2025, the governments of Ireland and the UK announced a collaborative plan in Belfast to address the ongoing issues stemming from the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
- The framework follows a year of negotiations and builds upon the disputed Legacy legislation introduced by the prior Conservative administration in 2023, which encountered legal disputes and opposition.
- The plan involves changing the name of the current investigative body handling legacy issues to the Legacy Commission and establishing a new separate entity, the Independent Commission for Information Recovery, which will be responsible for producing reports for families.
- Both governments commit to legislate for these changes, establish a new inquisitorial process overseen by judges, allocate £25 million to support families, and create a dedicated legacy unit within An Garda Síochána.
- The agreement aims to replace the Legacy Act with human-rights-compliant measures, but concerns remain over Dublin's role and the ongoing Irish legal case against the UK.
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UK and Irish Governments to Publish Framework on Dealing With Legacy of Troubles
The UK and Irish governments are set to publish a long-awaited framework to deal with the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles on Friday. Irish premier Micheal Martin said a “substantive package” had been agreed which would include the restoration of civil cases. The Labour Government came to power with a pledge to replace and repeal the controversial 2023 Legacy Act introduced by the Conservatives. The Act had been opposed by victims’ groups…
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