John Edward McNicholl (73) is charged with murdering an RUC officer and attempted murder, while Seamus Christopher O'Kane (74) is charged with possession of firearms

Speaking ahead of the engagements, Hilary Benn said the UK government is committed to repealing and replacing the Legacy Act.

The BBC has indicated it will apply for a stay on orders relating to the successful defamation claim against the broadcaster on Tuesday.

Denis Donaldson was shot dead in Co Donegal in 2006, months after admitting his role as a police and MI5 agent over 20 years.

The former president of Sinn Fein is suing the BBC over a claim that he sanctioned the killing of informer Denis Donaldson in 2006.

Speaking ahead of the visit, the Tanaiste said he has consistently said the Legacy Act is ‘not fit for purpose’.

Simon Harris was speaking on the 51th anniversary of the atrocity.

Gerry Adams claims the BBC defamed him by falsely accusing him of sanctioning the 2006 killing of Denis Donaldson

Gerry Adams claims a BBC Spotlight programme and related article published in 2016 defamed him

Ten Protestant workmen were shot dead by the IRA outside the village of Kingsmill in 1976 in one of the most notorious incidents of the Troubles.

The memorandum of understanding will grant inquiry access to material held by the Irish administration.

The remains also do not belong to any member of the family who own the grave plot in Annyalla, Co Monaghan, investigators have said.

The recommendation is contained in a new cross-border report.

The High Court has ordered the extradition of a 66-year-old man who is wanted in the North

The British government is challenging a Belfast High Court ruling that compelled it to establish a public inquiry into the killing of Sean Brown in 1997.

The Prime Minister spoke after criticism of the Government’s proposed repeal of legislation that had put a stop to such civil claims.

Concerns were raised about Robert Lowry, who presided over scores of non-jury trials of Republicans during the Troubles, newly released files reveal.

Mary-Lou McDonald was speaking following reports a Sinn Fein member had been named as involved in the disappearance of Columba McVeigh in 1975.

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn this week set out the Government’s plan to repeal and replace the previous government’s Legacy Act.

Soldier F is accused of murdering James Wray and William McKinney when members of the Parachute Regiment shot dead 13 civil rights protesters in 1972.

Mr Lynskey, a former monk from Belfast who later joined the IRA, was abducted, murdered and secretly buried by the IRA in 1972.

Mr Reid was best known as the long-time political editor of UTV.

The UK government is to challenge a critical court ruling on the Legacy Act.

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal is examining claims that two journalists were subject to unlawful covert intelligence by the police.

The Court of Appeal part allowed an appeal taken by several Troubles victims against the body created by the last government’s Legacy Act.

Different challenges against a High Court judgment on the contentious legacy laws were mounted by bereaved relatives and the UK government.

Sir Declan Morgan, from the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery, said it could have dealt with the 1989 murder case.

The British government announced this week that a public inquiry would be held into the 1989 murder of solicitor Pat Finucane.

Simon Harris said he hoped the announcement was part of a ‘new approach’ by the UK government into legacy issues in Northern Ireland.

Martin John McCauley is accused of killing three RUC officers

The British Army officer is believed to have been abducted by the Provisional IRA while on an undercover operation in a pub in south Armagh in 1977.

Lord Peter Hain’s comments came as newly appointed Secretary of State Hilary Benn confirmed he was considering the move.

One of the Labour government’s first steps will be repealing the policy to offer conditional immunity for Troubles crimes.

Simon Harris said he wanted to find a new way forward on the legacy of the NI Troubles with Sir Keir Starmer.

Simon Harris said he looks forward to working closely with Sir Keir Starmer as he acknowledged his ‘comprehensive victory’ in the UK general election

Dublin’s stance is ‘hard to reconcile’, a Tory frontbencher tells Parliament.

The chief constable said in recent weeks a number of legacy inquests have had to be stopped by a coroner due to matters relating to sensitive information.

The decisions were taken concerning former soldiers reported over the deaths of Annette McGavigan (14) and William McGreanery (41).

The legislation has been opposed by all Northern Ireland political parties as well as victims’ organisations.

Two children were among those killed in the attack carried out by loyalist paramilitary group the UVF in December 1971

The historians will have access to government files for an examination of the UK government’s policy towards the region.

Northern Ireland’s former Lord Chief Justice, Sir Declan Morgan leads the new Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery

A new Act to deal with the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles will halt all related inquests after May 1.