Published: Sep 06, 2023, 21:45 IST | Updated: Sep 06, 2023, 21:45 IST
The government's contentious Legacy Bill was approved after a vote in Westminster, despite substantial opposition in Northern Ireland. The attempt by the House of Lords to amend the law was defeated by a vote of 288 to 205. The statute prohibits new investigations into crimes committed during the Troubles and gives limited amnesty to persons convicted of murder. To know more watch this interview with journalist Nicholas Nugent.