Archive · 19 Sep 2025
UK and Ireland Agree on New Northern Ireland Framework
The UK and Ireland are working together on a new plan to deal with the problems from the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
This plan replaces a previous law that had caused issues because it offered immunity to some people.
The goal is to allow investigations to restart and consider legal challenges.
The new plan aims to allow victims and families to receive justice.
The UK and Ireland announced a new framework to address the legacy of sectarian violence in Northern Ireland.
The framework replaces the Legacy Act, which offered amnesties.
The 2023 law was opposed by all political parties in Northern Ireland and the Irish government.
The new framework will allow the resumption of inquests halted by the Legacy Act.
The Irish government will revisit legal challenges if the framework meets certain conditions.
- Who
- UK and Ireland
- What
- Announced a new framework to address the legacy of sectarian violence in Northern Ireland
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Northern Ireland
- Why
- To replace the Legacy Act
Victims' Families and Irish Government
British Government (Former)
Amnesty for alleged offenders
Victims' Families and Irish Government
Opposed to amnesty for ex-soldiers and militants.
British Government (Former)
Advocated for amnesty to draw a line under the conflict.
- Participants
- UK and Ireland
- Subject
- Legacy of Northern Ireland Troubles
- Key Action
- Announcing a new framework
- Purpose
- Replace the Legacy Act, address Troubles legacy
- Involved Parties
- Victims' families, political parties in NI, Irish government