UK Government Faces Backlash Over Troubles Legacy Act Appeal

Victims' families accuse the government of betrayal after it seeks to overturn a court ruling against the controversial Legacy Act.

The UK government plans to appeal a Court of Appeal ruling that found parts of the Troubles Legacy Act incompatible with human rights laws.
Victims' families, including Martina Dillon, express outrage, accusing the government of reneging on promises to repeal the act.
The Legacy Act, passed by the previous government, halted historical inquests and established the ICRIR to handle Troubles-era cases.
Amnesty International and Phoenix Law criticize the government's decision, arguing it undermines commitments to deliver justice to victims.
The Irish government is urged to maintain its interstate case against the UK over the act, as victims demand a full repeal and replacement.