Article 5M6BD Northern Ireland victims’ families condemn plan to end Troubles prosecutions

Northern Ireland victims’ families condemn plan to end Troubles prosecutions

by
Rory Carroll Ireland correspondent
from World news | The Guardian on (#5M6BD)

Relatives express anger at what they say is an effective amnesty for perpetrators of atrocities

Relatives of people killed during the Northern Ireland Troubles have condemned the government's plan to end all criminal prosecutions as a death-knell to their hopes for justice and accountability.

Families from all sides of the conflict expressed anger and hurt on Wednesday at what they said was an effective amnesty for perpetrators.

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