Loyalists warned: 'Decommission or face jail'

Loyalist paramilitaries who refuse to give up their weapons were warned today they risk being jailed after the British government confirmed it is to scrap decommissioning legislation.

Loyalists warned: 'Decommission or face jail'

Loyalist paramilitaries who refuse to give up their weapons were warned today they risk being jailed after the British government confirmed it is to scrap decommissioning legislation.

Northern Ireland Secretary Shaun Woodward said special laws allowing for legal disarmament will be renewed in February for a further year – but confirmed it will be the last window of opportunity.

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