Government will try to block Gerry Adams payout - PM
Mr Adams has consistently denied being a member of the IRA. A clause in the act currently blocks payouts to him and about 400 other people also interned. Labour, which has begun the process of repealing the act, said the previous government's approach to legacy was "almost universally opposed in Northern Ireland".
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.
UK government strives to block compensation 'payday' to Gerry Adams over Legacy Act repeal
The UK Prime Minister said he is aiming to stop Adams claiming damages for his internment during the Troubles.
Gerry Adams in line for 'pay day' if Legacy Act repealed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.
Gerry Adams in line for 'pay day from taxpayer' over Troubles internment
A thinktank backed by 16 peers has criticised the government's plan to lift a ban on compensation for unlawful detention during the Troubles.
Gerry Adams warns Kier Starmer not to ‘dodge’ responsibilities on payouts to ex-detainees
Mr Adams’ remarks come amid a controversy over Mr Starmer’s plan to repeal legislation that would have blocked such claims
PM says he'll try to block Gerry Adams from getting compensation over unlawful detention
A report backed by Lords warned on Wednesday the former Sinn Fein president and MP could be in line for compensation over internment during 1970s. | UTV News
Why is Gerry Adams in line for a ‘pay day from the taxpayer’ if Legacy Act repealed?
Why is Gerry Adams in line for a ‘pay day from the taxpayer’ if Legacy Act repealed? BBC NI Crime and Justice Correspondent Julian O'Neill explains.
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.
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.
The Nolan Show - Why is Gerry Adams in line for a ‘pay day from the taxpayer’ if Legacy Act repealed? - BBC Sounds
Why is Gerry Adams in line for a ‘pay day from the taxpayer’ if Legacy Act repealed?
Gerry Adams in line for ‘payday from taxpayer’ under plans to repeal Legacy Act, says think tank report
Shadow attorney general Lord Wolfson KC says Labour’s reasonings for planning to repeal the Legacy Act ‘make no sense’ ...
Irish Mirror on MSN3h
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 ...