Hundreds of people, including relatives of those lost in killings involving state forces, gathered in Belfast to demand the scrapping of the government's contentious plan to deal with the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles.
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill, which is set for consideration by the House of Lords, proposes a form of amnesty for perpetrators of crimes during the conflict in exchange for co-operation with a new truth recovery body. The Bill, if enacted, would also end inquests and civil proceedings related to the conflict.
The changes are opposed by political parties and victims’ groups in Northern Ireland, as well the Irish government.
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