Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey has said the British government should repeal its cruel Legacy Act.
The party’s justice spokesperson was speaking after Belfast High Court ruled that the Act is in breach of the European Convention of Human Rights.
Deirdre Hargey said:
“We were of the view that the Legacy Act was in breach of the European Convention of Human Rights so I welcome today’s High Court ruling.
“Given that the clear purpose of Act was to give immunity to British state forces and to obstruct families and block their efforts to get truth and justice through the courts, the real intent behind this act is now exposed as a clear breach of citizen’s rights.
“Furthermore, as Justice Colton outlined in his judgment, the impunity provisions would not contribute to reconciliation, ‘indeed the evidence is to the contrary’.
“I would call on the British government to repeal its legislation and implement the Stormont House Legacy mechanisms in a human rights compliant manner.”
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