Governments to publish framework to deal with legacy of Northern Ireland Troubles

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn and Tánaiste Simon Harris will unveil the new framework to deal with the legacy of the NI Troubles on Friday. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

The Irish and UK governments are to publish their long-awaited framework to deal with the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles.

The new framework, which will include commitments to fundamentally reform the mechanisms established in the 2023 Legacy Act, will raise expectations that the Government is moving closer to dropping its interstate legal case against the UK.