Hilary Benn says the government will bring in primary legislation to address the issue.

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FORMER Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has said that he is not surprised that the British government is set to bring in new ...

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However, the Legacy Act stopped such payouts to Mr Adams and other former internees. The Act retrospectively validated the ICOs to make them lawful and halted civil claims related to the orders.

Gerry Adams gambled big and won big.. Not quite as big as he wanted but big. He was seeking more than €200,000 in damages but €100,000 is a statement he will feel vindicates his reputation.

Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams outside the High Court in Dublin, Friday, May 30, 2025, after he was awarded 100,000 euro (£84,000) in damages after winning his libel action against the BBC.

Mr Adams subsequently successfully challenged a decision to deny an application for compensation for his detention. However, the Legacy Act stopped such payouts to Mr Adams and other former internees.

Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams outside the High Court in Dublin, Friday, May 30, 2025, after he was awarded 100,000 euro (£84,000) in damages after winning his libel action against the BBC.