Northern Ireland judge rules that amnesty law for 'the Troubles' breaches human rights

A new law that gives immunity from prosecution for most offenses committed during Northern Ireland's decades of sectarian violence is not compliant with human rights, a judge in Belfast ruled Wednesday.

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Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· 944d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Northern Ireland judge rules that amnesty law for 'the Troubles' breaches human rights

NBC NewsLean Left· 944d ago

Northern Ireland amnesty law for ex-soldiers in breach of human rights, court rules

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N. Ireland amnesty law breaches human rights law: UK court

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Al JazeeraLean Left· 944d ago

Northern Ireland judge rules ‘Troubles’ violence amnesty breaches rights

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Amnesty clause for soldiers breaches human rights law, Belfast court rules

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