Adams Accuses Government of Duplicity
Former Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams has accused the UK government of "hypocrisy and duplicity" over a proposed law change to block compensation payouts.
Adams is consulting lawyers after a Bill was tabled to prevent him securing a payout for his internment in the 1970s.
The UK government proposed a retrospective law change to block him securing compensation for being interned during the Troubles.
- The measure is outlined in the Government's Northern Ireland Troubles Bill.
- The Bill will prevent Adams and others detained without trial from seeking payouts based on a judicial decision.
Author's summary: Adams accuses UK government of duplicity over compensation.