Justice Department designated in step forward for Troubles compensation

The Justice Department will administer a compensation scheme in a major step forward for Northern Ireland’s worst injured Troubles victims like campaigner Jennifer McNern (Liam McBurney/PA)

The Justice Department will administer a compensation scheme in a major step forward for Northern Ireland’s worst injured Troubles victims.

Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill agreed to progress the payments after a judge ruled that an ongoing delay was unlawful.