Northern Ireland: UK plans to end prosecutions for historical 'Troubles' crimes
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Northern Ireland: UK plans to end prosecutions for historical 'Troubles' crimes
The government says the move reflects the poor chances of successfully prosecuting decades-old crimes, but families of people killed in the violence have called the plan a betrayal.
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Relatives of victims have taken part in a staged funeral procession to protest against Government plans to deal with the legacy of Northern Ireland’s troubled past.
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Victims from across the community in Northern Ireland have met Government officials to make clear their opposition to plans to ban prosecutions for Troubles murdersSeveral victims' groups held meetings..
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People who lost loved ones in attacks have met at Downing Street in London to express their outrage at proposals to ban prosecutions for Troubles murders. The gathering came as Stormont MLAs rejected..
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