Recent news related to the Troubles in Northern Ireland has included legal developments and court rulings regarding prosecutions for historical crimes committed during the conflict. This has involved cases such as the charging of a former British soldier, known as Soldier F, for a murder and attempted murders during the Troubles, as well as challenges to laws providing immunity for certain Troubles-related offenses. Additionally, there have been revelations about British agents within paramilitary groups and the release of correspondence regarding dealing with individuals known as "On the Runs" (OTRs) during the conflict.
The Troubles refer to a period of ethno-nationalist conflict in Northern Ireland during the late 20th century, primarily between unionists who wanted Northern Ireland to remain part of the United Kingdom and nationalists who sought a united Ireland. The conflict, often described as an "irregular war," involved paramilitary groups, the British Army, and the Royal Ulster Constabulary. It resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries, as well as significant social and political upheaval in the region. The Troubles officially ended with the Good Friday Agreement in 1998, which established a power-sharing government in Northern Ireland and sought to address the legacy of the conflict.
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Sean Slane's father was murdered by the UDA in west Belfast in 1988 but a new inquest never went ahead.
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Annette McGavigan, 14, and William McGreanery, 41, were shot dead by the Army in Londonderry.
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Report into British agent in the IRA has not resulted in prosecutions but families hope it can at least shed light on his actions
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A Belfast court ruled that the British Legacy Act, providing immunity for Troubles-related crimes, violates human rights.
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A former British soldier, referred to as Soldier F, is to be charged with the murder of Patrick McVeigh and the attempted murder of six others during the Troubles in Belfast more than 50 years ago.
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Correspondence about OTRs and how to deal with them is released in files dating from 2000 and 2001.
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Ireland is suing the UK in the European Court of Human Rights over a law granting immunity to those who co-operate with a new truth and reconciliation commission on the Troubles.
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Derek Byrne was pronounced dead at the age of 14 in 1974 but woke up three hours later in a morgue.
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The UK's controversial Legacy Bill, which offers conditional amnesty for Troubles-era crimes, has passed despite widespread opposition.
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Lucy Letby convicted of murdering seven infants and attempting to kill six others at a UK hospital.