A High Court challenges against the government's controversial new law begins in Belfast.
The Troubles was a period of conflict which lasted for 30 years and cost the lives of more than 3,500 peopleThe government's controversial Troubles Act is subjecting victims to "a form of secondary trauma", a court has heard.
The government has said the legislation, which applies to all former members of the security forces and ex-paramilitaries, is an attempt to draw a line under the events of the past.Prosecutions that are currently ongoing will continue to conclusion. However, any inquests that have begun will end in May unless they have reached the point of delivering findings.
"I fight this oppressive legislation in my husband's memory and in solidarity with other victims having their rights denied."
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