The controversial legislation is set to return to Parliament this week.
Images of victims of the Northern Ireland Troubles have been projected onto the Houses of Parliament ahead of the expected passing of the Government’s controversial legacy Bill.
These include Majella O’Hare, who was shot dead by a British soldier in County Armagh when she was 12 years old; Tom Oliver, a 43-year-old farmer who was murdered by the IRA; and the three Reavey brothers – aged between 17 and 24 – who were killed by the Loyalist Glenanne Gang. “Majella’s life mattered and accountability for her killing and the many other crimes committed during the conflict also matters.“This is a final call to them: do not let us down – drop the Troubles Bill.”Grainne Teggart, Amnesty’s Northern Ireland deputy director, said: “This is a hugely significant week for the legacy of the Northern Ireland conflict and victims’ rights as the UK Government recklessly pursues a Bill that only it supports.
“It is a timely and critical reminder that it is the victims, not perpetrators of serious crimes, who should be prioritised.” He said: “Our cross-community victims’ group the Truth and Justice Movement will be in the public galleries of the House of Lords and the House of Commons.
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