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<p>The Northern Ireland Office recently published a summary report of all responses
to the consultation on the Stormont House Agreement proposals to deal with the legacy
of the past. The Police Federation’s response, one of the 17,000 received, contained
a range of views on addressing the past, including opposition to amnesties. The clear
majority of all respondents to the consultation argued that a Statute of Limitations
or amnesty would not be appropriate for Troubles-related matters. The Government has
always shared the view that amnesties are not the right approach and believes that
justice should be pursued.</p><p> </p><p>The Police Federation’s response to the consultation,
along with all others, is being taken into consideration as the Government continues
to work with people in Westminster and Northern Ireland to find a fair way forward
on this issue.</p>
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