Removing block on Gerry Adams’ compensation bid will see ‘pay day’ for ex-detainees

Former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams. Picture: PA

Removing a block on former Troubles internees, such as Gerry Adams, seeking compensation will deliver a taxpayer-funded pay day for ex-detainees, a think tank has claimed.

Policy Exchange has published a report criticising the UK government’s proposed repeal of legislation that had put a stop to such civil claims.