What's happened
High Court in Belfast deems British Legacy Act, granting immunity for Troubles-era crimes, as breaching human rights.
Why it matters
The ruling is significant as it challenges a law aiming to grant amnesty for crimes committed during Northern Ireland's Troubles, impacting victims seeking justice.
What the papers say
The New York Times emphasizes the breach of human rights in the ruling, while The Guardian highlights the lack of evidence that the immunity provision would aid reconciliation.
How we got here
The British government introduced the Legacy Act to promote reconciliation in Northern Ireland, but it faced opposition and legal challenges due to concerns about justice for Troubles victims.
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Northern Ireland is variously described as a country, province or region which is part of the United Kingdom. Located in the northeast of the island of Ireland, Northern Ireland shares a border to the south and west with the Republic of Ireland.
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The Troubles was an ethno-nationalist conflict in Northern Ireland during the late 20th century. Also known internationally as the Northern Ireland conflict, it is sometimes described as an "irregular war" or "low-level war".