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23/01/2009
Troubles Legacy Group Tackles Victims' Compensation
The group set up to find 'ways forward' in dealing with the legacy of over 3,000 people being killed during the three decades of Northern Ireland's Troubles, is about to publish its findings.
After a meeting with PM Gordon Brown earlier this week, a surprise development flowing from the work of the Government-sponsored group the 'Consultative Group on the Past' is that the Government is to be asked to pay a figure of £12,000 to the families of all those killed during the NI Troubles.
However, if the recommendation is accepted - with the cost estimated to be £40m - the real controversy is likely to be less about the amount of money needed and more on the co-chairs' assertion that everyone should be treated in the same way, with no differentiation between innocent victims and perpetrators killed during terrorist actions.
Lord Eames and Denis Bradley are expected to say that the families of paramilitary victims, members of the security forces and civilians who were killed will all be entitled to the same amount.
The Consultative Group on the Past is also expected to recommend the creation of a five year 'Legacy Commission', appointed by the British and Irish governments, to deal with the past - and to say there should be no further public inquiries.
The total cost of the proposals would be £300m, and the Irish government will be asked to make a significant contribution.
See: Troubles Legacy Group For No 10
(BMcC/JM)
After a meeting with PM Gordon Brown earlier this week, a surprise development flowing from the work of the Government-sponsored group the 'Consultative Group on the Past' is that the Government is to be asked to pay a figure of £12,000 to the families of all those killed during the NI Troubles.
However, if the recommendation is accepted - with the cost estimated to be £40m - the real controversy is likely to be less about the amount of money needed and more on the co-chairs' assertion that everyone should be treated in the same way, with no differentiation between innocent victims and perpetrators killed during terrorist actions.
Lord Eames and Denis Bradley are expected to say that the families of paramilitary victims, members of the security forces and civilians who were killed will all be entitled to the same amount.
The Consultative Group on the Past is also expected to recommend the creation of a five year 'Legacy Commission', appointed by the British and Irish governments, to deal with the past - and to say there should be no further public inquiries.
The total cost of the proposals would be £300m, and the Irish government will be asked to make a significant contribution.
See: Troubles Legacy Group For No 10
(BMcC/JM)
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25 February 2009
Woodward Rules Out Controversial Victims Payment
Northern Ireland Secretary of State Shaun Woodward (pictured) has said he will not progress controversial proposals by the Eames/Bradly group to pay out £12,000 to families bereaved during the Troubles.
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Northern Ireland Secretary of State Shaun Woodward (pictured) has said he will not progress controversial proposals by the Eames/Bradly group to pay out £12,000 to families bereaved during the Troubles.
14 August 2017
Man Arrested Over Bomb Attack In Armagh
A 54-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a bomb attack almost 30 years ago. The explosion on the Killyrea Road in Armagh happened in 1990 and killed three police officers and a nun. A woman was also seriously injured in the blast. The man was detained by detectives from the PSNI Legacy Branch.
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21 December 2023
Irish Govt Announces Legacy Bill Court Action
The Irish government has announced that it will begin an Interstate Case against the UK governments controversial Legacy Bill. Reportedly introduced to "draw a line under the Troubles", the Bill, which offers immunity for Trobules-ear crimes, has been widely criticised since it was launched by all of NI's political parties and the Irish government.
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01 March 2019
New Legacy Inquest System Launched To Speed Up Investigations
The Department of Justice has launched a £55 million initiative with a new Coroner investigation unit in a bid speed up legacy inquests and address all outstanding cases. It comes as some of the "most sensitive, complex and high profile deaths" during the Troubles are yet to be fully investigated, according to the department.
New Legacy Inquest System Launched To Speed Up Investigations
The Department of Justice has launched a £55 million initiative with a new Coroner investigation unit in a bid speed up legacy inquests and address all outstanding cases. It comes as some of the "most sensitive, complex and high profile deaths" during the Troubles are yet to be fully investigated, according to the department.
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