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Starmer’s attorney general in row over Chagos refugees

Lord Hermer has faced questions over the government’s decision to open the door to potential compensation for imprisoning another of his clients Gerry Adams, during the Troubles.

The Independent UK

Reforms of new Troubles commission needed to secure trust of families, says Benn

The Northern Ireland Secretary acknowledged there is scepticism about the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery.

Evening Standard

Minister defends dropping Troubles law appeal amid Gerry Adams payout fears

Sir Keir Starmer said on Wednesday the Government would look at ‘every conceivable way’ to stop these claimants receiving damages.

Evening Standard

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Starmer says he will strive to prevent Gerry Adams receiving compensation

PM says he aims to stop former Sinn Féin leader claiming damages for his internment as ministers ditch Troubles law

The Guardian - UK

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

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

The Independent UK

From constant scandals to its best shows ending – how 2024 turned into the BBC’s annus horribilis

With star names such as Gary Lineker, Kirsty Wark and Mishal Husain leaving, a slew of others embroiled in legal troubles and a sharp drop in income, this has been a dreadful 12 months for the broadcaster. But could it get worse?

The Guardian - UK

Officer to be prosecuted for offence linked to Troubles memorial during pandemic

The officer is alleged to have been involved in the generation of a false threat report that was intended to support a court anonymity application.

Evening Standard

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Hulu Just Quietly Released the Best True-Crime Thriller You Haven't Heard Of

A grim portrait of one of the saddest stories of the Troubles extends right up to the present.

Inverse

How Barry McGuigan quietly helped during the Troubles and overcame personal tragedy

A world-champion boxer, a de facto peacemaker during the Troubles, and now a fan favourite on I’m A Celeb...

The Independent UK

Is 'Say Nothing' Based on a True Story? Here's What to Know About Dolours and Marian Price

The new FX series is set in Ireland during The Troubles.

Marie Claire

I’m used to outsiders mangling Belfast’s history. So Say Nothing was a breath of fresh air

The adaptation of Patrick Radden Keefe’s book isn’t flawless – but it doesn’t airbrush the complex, messy story of the Troubles, says writer Rachel Connolly

The Guardian - UK

"Say Nothing" makes the Troubles present

FX's adaptation of Patrick Radden Keefe’s book explores of a side of recent history rarely examined in the U.S.

Salon

Say Nothing review – a compelling but fatally flawed account of the Troubles

This gripping adaptation of Patrick Radden Keefe’s bestselling book tells the shocking story of the IRA’s Price sisters, but makes little attempt to hide its sympathies

The Guardian - UK

‘No Americans putting on bad Belfast accents!’ How Disney drama Say Nothing brings the Troubles to life

A new series is stepping into the fraught territory of Northern Ireland in the 70s by telling the real-life story of a woman abducted by the IRA. Its creators talk about truth, reconciliation and trying to depict both sides of the conflict

The Guardian - UK

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Evening Standard

Labour Government accused of ‘betraying’ Troubles victims

The UK Government is to challenge a critical court ruling on the Legacy Act.

The Conversation

Kneecap: raucous Irish-language comedy reveals lingering effects of the Troubles in West Belfast

On the face of it, Kneecap, the new film from writer-director Rich Peppiatt, is a fictionalised biopic of a Gaelic hip-hop group from Northern Ireland.

The Guardian - UK

How Northern Irish rap trio Kneecap rose to fame by subverting the Troubles

As an Oscar-entry film about the rappers opens this week, Kneecap speak about fusing irony and provocation – and the anti-immigrant riots

The Guardian - UK

Cross by Austin Duffy review – a tense Troubles tale

The transition from violence to political change is explored in this novel of betrayal and brutality in Northern Ireland

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International Business Times

Behind Bars: Belfast Jail Reborn As Whiskey Distillery

Once home to paramilitary prisoners during Northern Ireland's "Troubles", a notorious Belfast jail is now home to a whiskey still that is drawing tourists to a formerly strife-torn area.

International Business Times

Irish President Hits Out At UK Govt 'Troubles' Law

Ireland's president on Friday hit out at new UK legislation designed to draw a line under the violence during the Northern Ireland "Troubles", 50 years on from the biggest single-day loss of life in that period.

The Guardian - UK

On an island still tormented by the Troubles, Britain’s Legacy Act is making things worse

Keir Starmer has promised to revisit this contentious law. When that happens, he needs to do three things, says Irish Times columnist Fintan O’Toole

International Business Times

Victims' Families Protest At New N.Ireland 'Troubles' Legacy Law

Families of victims of Northern Ireland's "Troubles" protested in Belfast Wednesday against a new UK law that halts coroner's inquests into crimes from the era and grants immunity to past combatants.

The Guardian - UK

Northern Ireland legacy act will harm Britain’s reputation, rights panel warns

Report concludes state sheltered soldiers from prosecution for Troubles-era crimes, as amnesty legislation comes into force

The Guardian - UK

In the Land of Saints and Sinners review – Liam Neeson finds cowboy spirit in Donegal

Kerry Condon plays a potty-mouthed IRA gang leader and Neeson is the quiet antihero in this action thriller set at the height of the Troubles

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British Soldiers Avoid Perjury Charges In Bloody Sunday Inquiry

British soldiers accused of lying during Bloody Sunday inquiry won't face perjury charges due to insufficient evidence. Legacy of 'the Troubles' in Norther...

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