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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

A thinktank backed by 16 peers has criticised the government's plan to lift a ban on compensation for unlawful detention ...

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

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.

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 ...

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