Why has controversy erupted in the UK about Gerry Adams possibly getting compensation for internment?
There is unrest within the UK Parliament at the idea of former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams benefitting from the compensation scheme.
Government will try to block Gerry Adams payout - PM
Mr Adams has consistently denied being a member of the IRA. A clause in the act currently blocks payouts to him and about 400 other people also interned. Labour, which has begun the process of repealing the act, said the previous government's approach to legacy was "almost universally opposed in Northern Ireland".
Sir Keir Starmer says government will 'look at every conceivable way' to stop Gerry Adams payout
A thinktank backed by 16 peers has criticised the government's plan to lift a ban on compensation for unlawful detention during the Troubles.
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Keir Starmer has said he would look at "every conceivable way" to block the former Sinn Féin MP and leader from receiving a payout.
Gerry Adams in line for 'pay day' if Legacy Act repealed
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.
PM says he'll try to block Gerry Adams from getting compensation over unlawful detention
A report backed by Lords warned on Wednesday the former Sinn Fein president and MP could be in line for compensation over internment during 1970s. | UTV News
Gerry Adams warns Sir Keir Starmer not to ‘dodge’ responsibilities on payouts to ex-detainees
Sir Keir Starmer said he was looking at ‘every conceivable way’ to prevent compensation being paid to Mr Adams and others interned in the Troubles.
Gerry Adams claims ‘no surprise’ Government trying to stop compensation for him
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.
Fury as Keir Starmer enables Gerry Adams to get taxpayer-funded compensation
Gerry Adams will be eligible for a bumper payout if Sir Keir Starmer 's Government scraps a block on compensation for people interned during the Troubles, a think tank has warned. And the daughter of a police officer killed by the IRA in 1983 has described the move as "highly unacceptable".
Government will try to block Adams' compensation - Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer was speaking in the House of Commons after the Conservatives said it was "shameful" that repealing the Legacy Act could put Mr Adams in line for a "cheque". The Legacy Act presently blocks him - and many others interned without trial in the 1970s - from claiming compensation for unlawful detention.
Starmer to pay damages to Gerry Adams
Gerry Adams is in line for taxpayer-funded compensation because of Sir Keir Starmer’s human rights plans, senior peers have warned.
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