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Sean Brown: On legacy, the old game of delay and distraction remains the same - The Irish News view


Published on 2025-01-04 16:21:02 - MSN
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The article from The Irish News, as summarized on MSN, discusses the ongoing issues surrounding the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, particularly focusing on the case of Sean Brown, a Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) official who was murdered in 1997. The piece criticizes the UK government's approach to legacy issues, highlighting a pattern of delay and distraction. It points out that despite promises of addressing past conflicts and providing justice, the government has instead implemented measures like the Legacy Act, which offers immunity to some perpetrators in exchange for information, thereby potentially obstructing justice. The article argues that this act, along with other government actions, continues to deny families like Sean Brown's the truth and justice they seek, perpetuating a cycle of unresolved grief and political maneuvering rather than genuine reconciliation or accountability.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-gb/politics/government/sean-brown-on-legacy-the-old-game-of-delay-and-distraction-remains-the-same-the-irish-news-view/ar-AA1wWimH ]
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