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Irish Government brings inter-state application against the UK under the ECHR

Published on: 19 January 2024
Published by LNB News

LNB News 19/01/2024

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Issue Date: 19 January 2024

Published Date: 19 January 2024

Jurisdiction(s): United Kingdom

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The European Court of Human Rights has announced that the Irish Government has brought an inter-State application against the UK under Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) concerning the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023. The Irish Government has argued that certain provisions of the Act are not compatible with the ECHR. The application has been registered under no 1859/24.

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