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Irish Government Urged To Announce Its Approach Over The Troubles Legacy Act

It is being urged to announce whether or not it's going to take legal action against the UK Government over the Troubles Legacy Act.

The Irish Government is being urged to announce whether or not it's going to take legal action against the UK Government over the Troubles Legacy Act.

The controversial legislation includes provisions for conditional amnesties for those accused of Troubles-related offences.

Despite widespread opposition, the UK Government insists its the best way forward.

A legal challenge, brought by families, got underway at Belfast High Court this morning - and Amnesty International's Gráinne Teggart is calling on the Irish Government to help them by taking legal action in Europe:

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