Troubles bereaved hail ‘important day’ as UK government vows to repeal Legacy Act

Martina Dillon’s husband Seamus was shot and killed in 1997. Picture: PA

Troubles victims have hailed an “important day” as King Charles confirmed the controversial Legacy Act will be repealed.

King Charles announced in his speech at the State Opening of Parliament that measures are to be brought forward to “begin the process” of repealing the Act.