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Ireland and the United Kingdom agree to replace the Northern Ireland Legacy Act with new laws that will establish investigative bodies to address killings during The Troubles

Ireland and the United Kingdom agree to replace the Northern Ireland Legacy Act with new laws that will establish investigative bodies to address killings during The Troubles.

By Belfast Herald Staff Reporter2 min read

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Ireland and the United Kingdom agree to replace the Northern Ireland Legacy Act with new laws that will establish investigative bodies to address killings during The Troubles.

The development formed part of the day's news across Northern Ireland. Contemporary coverage attributed the principal details to UPI on 19 September 2025.

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