Sir Keir Starmer’s human rights plans, senior peers have warned. The former Sinn Fein president is set to benefit from a decision by the Government to repeal Troubles legislation. The current law blocks his claim for compensation over his detention in prison in the 1970s for suspected involvement in terrorism.

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Removing block on Adams’ compensation bid will see ‘pay day’ for ex-detainees

Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams is in line for "a pay day from the taxpayer" under plans to repeal the Legacy Act, a report backed by several peers has stated.

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Gerry Adams could be in line for "a pay day from the taxpayer", says report.

Shadow attorney general Lord Wolfson KC says Labour’s reasonings for planning to repeal the Legacy Act ‘make no sense’

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Gerry Adams in line for ‘payday from taxpayer’ under plans to repeal Legacy Act

EX-SINN Fein leader Gerry Adams is in line for compensation — after Labour lifted a ban on Troubles damages. The former political boss and Irish Republican extremists were banned from getting publicly funded payouts for being held in jail. PA:Press AssociationGerry Adams could now claim compensation for being detained during the Troubles after Labour effectively lifted a ban on historic damages, peers have warned[/caption]
But ministers have scr…

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Fury as ex-Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams in line for PAYOUT under new Labour law

Outcry from peers and IRA bomb victims as PM’s decision to repeal Troubles legislation means former Sinn Fein leader is in line for payout

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PM to pay damages to Gerry Adams

Mr Adams won his appeal to overturn historical convictions for two attempted prison breaks, after he was interned without trial in 1973 at Long Kesh

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Removing block on Gerry Adams’ compo bid will see ‘pay day’ for ex-detainees

​Some of the country’s top legal minds have joined forces to oppose new government legislation they say would allow people lawfully detained during the Troubles – including Gerry Adams – to receive compensation.

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Top UK legal minds slam Government over decision which could allow Gerry Adams to be compensated over his imprisonment

Think tank Policy Exchange has criticised the Government’s decision to repeal legislation that halted claims by people interned during the…

PM to Pay Damages to Former Sinn Féin President, Says Report

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