O’Neill to progress compensation scheme for Troubles victims after court ruling

Stormont deputy first minister, Michelle O’Neill

Stormont’s deputy first minister has agreed to progress a compensation scheme for Troubles victims after a judge ruled that an ongoing delay was unlawful.

The move by Michelle O’Neill came after she was highly criticised by a High Court judge for refusing comply with a legislative requirement to set up the scheme to gain political leverage over the UK Government.