Gerry Adams in line for 'pay day' if Legacy Act repealed
Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams is in line for "a pay day from the taxpayer" under plans to repeal the Legacy Act, a report backed by several peers has stated.
Sir Keir Starmer says government will 'look at every conceivable way' to stop Gerry Adams payout
A thinktank backed by 16 peers has criticised the government's plan to lift a ban on compensation for unlawful detention during the Troubles.
‘No surprise’: Gerry Adams reacts to Prime Minister trying to stop Troubles internees seeking compensation
Removing a block on former Troubles internees, such as Gerry Adams, seeking compensation will deliver a taxpayer-funded pay day for ex-detainees, a think tank has claimed.
Government will try to block Gerry Adams payout - PM
It is believed Gerry Adams will pursue a compensation bid if the Legacy Act is repealed.
Gerry Adams claims ‘no surprise’ Government trying to stop compensation payouts over Troubles civil claims
Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams has spoken out after the Prime Minister said he is looking at “every conceivable way” to stop him and other Troubles internees from seeking compensation.
Gerry Adams warns Sir Keir Starmer not to ‘dodge’ responsibilities on payouts to ex-detainees
Sir Keir Starmer said he was looking at ‘every conceivable way’ to prevent compensation being paid to Mr Adams and others interned in the Troubles.
Starmer looking at 'every conceivable way' to avoid compensating Gerry Adams
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he is looking at "every conceivable way" to stop former Troubles internees, such as former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams, from seeking compensation.
Gerry Adams in line for UK payout over ‘wholly inappropriate’ law change
UK Ministers have been slammed for a 'wholly inappropriate' law change which paves the way for Gerry Adams to receive tens of thousands of pounds in
Government will try to block Adams' compensation - Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer was speaking in the House of Commons after the Conservatives said it was "shameful" that repealing the Legacy Act could put Mr Adams in line for a "cheque". The Legacy Act presently blocks him - and many others interned without trial in the 1970s - from claiming compensation for unlawful detention.
Starmer to pay damages to Gerry Adams
Gerry Adams is in line for taxpayer-funded compensation because of Sir Keir Starmer’s human rights plans, senior peers have warned.
PM responds as Badenoch slams 'shameful' Gerry Adams payout proposal
Conservative Kemi Badenoch said in the Commons it was 'shameful' Sir Keir is proposing to 'write a cheque to compensate Gerry Adams'. Sir Keir was grilled on the prospect of the former Sinn Fein leader receiving a payout during PMQs.
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Hilary Benn has said “nobody wants to see” Gerry Adams paid compensation for his detention
Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has said “nobody wants to see” Gerry Adams paid compensation for his detention.
Being anti-British seems to come easy to Keir – so forgive me if I wait to see if he’ll stop compensation to Gerry Adams
IN the scale of its treachery and incompetence, Sir Keir Starmer’s Government is turning out to be worse than even the ...
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Gerry Adams 'not surprised' at British attempts to prevent him and other internees claiming compensation
A proposed repeal of the North's Legacy Act could allow the ex-SF leader to lodge a claim for detention without trial in the ...
Attorney General defends representing Gerry Adams
It comes after Labour decided to repeal two key sections of the Northern Ireland Troubles Act which would have prevented ...
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GERRY ADAMS: Ted Howell: An immeasurable loss
TED Howell was 77 when he died last Friday. On Tuesday we buried him in Milltown Cemetery in the grave of the love of his ...