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Court rules Troubles Legacy Act gives UK too much veto power

The Northern Ireland Court of Appeal ruled the Troubles Legacy Act grants excessive veto authority to the UK government over disclosure by the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery, breaching human rights standards.

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CrimeCourt rules Troubles Legacy Act gives UK too much veto power

The Northern Ireland Court of Appeal ruled the Troubles Legacy Act grants excessive veto authority to the UK government over disclosure by the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery, breaching human rights standards.

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