Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has stated that the government will explore 'every conceivable way' to prevent Gerry Adams from receiving compensation if the Legacy Act is repealed.
Starmer emphasized that the Legacy Act is 'unfit' and lacks support from victims and political parties, highlighting the need for a revised framework for compensation.
The act currently blocks payouts to approximately 400 individuals interned without trial, and former Southern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith provided concerns regarding the consequences of lifting the ban.
A potential repeal of the Legacy Act raises the possibility of Gerry Adams receiving a six-figure compensation for unlawful detention and prior legal issues, prompting governmental action.
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