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UK government abandons appeal over unlawful Troubles Legacy Act provisions

The UK government has dropped its appeal against a court ruling that found part of the Troubles Legacy Act to be unlawful, specifically the conditional immunity provision. The move follows the new Labour government's commitment to repeal and replace the legislation.

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CrimeUK government abandons appeal over unlawful Troubles Legacy Act provisions

The UK government has dropped its appeal against a court ruling that found part of the Troubles Legacy Act to be unlawful, specifically the conditional immunity provision. The move follows the new Labour government's commitment to repeal and replace the legislation.

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