Northern Ireland needs to move beyond an examination of the past, says Donaldson

Mr Donaldson said a system is needed which recognises the injustices that happened in the Troubles, to allow people to move on

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson:'We need some form of process that recognises the suffering of many, the injustice that many feel in Northern Ireland.' Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has said society in Northern Ireland needs to move “beyond an examination of the past”.

He was speaking following the collapse of high-profile legacy cases, and reports that the UK Government will seek an amnesty for Troubles-era killings.