Irish Government taking legal action over UK legacy act

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

55% : "The Tanaiste said the Irish Government had particular concerns around immunity provisions in the Legacy Act.
52% : Multiple Troubles victims and family members are supporting a legal challenge against aspects of the Act at Belfast High Court.
52% : "Most importantly, this legislation is opposed by people in Northern Ireland, especially the victims and families who will be most directly impacted by this Act.
47% : He said "no political party or institution on this island supports" the Act, describing it as "the most extreme legislation that shuts down access to justice for victims and survivors".
44% : "If the British Government will not respect the treaties it enters into, respect international law or respect the basic tenets of justice then it must be challenged robustly."For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here.
35% : Tánaiste Micheal Martin said the interstate case would argue that the provisions of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 are incompatible with the United Kingdom's obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights.

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