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.

Keir Starmer has promised to ‘look at every conceivable way to prevent’ the former Sinn Fein leader receiving compensation.

Mr Adams has consistently denied being a member of the IRA. A clause in the act currently blocks payouts to him and about 400 ...

Shadow attorney general Lord Wolfson KC says Labour’s reasonings for planning to repeal the Legacy Act ‘make no sense’ ...

Lord Hermer has defended representing the former Sinn Fein leader, who may be able to claim compensation if the legislation ...

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Gerry Adams says any compensation in ex-detainee case will be donated - The former Sinn Fein leader said it was now ‘obvious’ ...

An IRA victim has called on Gerry Adams to refuse any compensation that he might receive from the UK government for being ...

Gerry Adams’ compensation for past unlawful detention is largely a red herring. Getting information from the IRA and ...

PM’s spokesman says Northern Ireland Secretary responsible for move that could open door for payouts to jailed Republicans ...

Keir Starmer has said he would look at "every conceivable way" to block the former Sinn Féin MP and leader from receiving a ...

Former Sinn Féin 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. The legislation presently ...