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media captionGovernment proposals on the legacy of the past will draw a line under the Troubles - PM
The government has confirmed it intends to bring forward legislation to ban all prosecutions related to the Troubles.
Speaking at Prime Minister s Questions, Boris Johnson said the legacy proposals would allow Northern Ireland to draw a line under the Troubles .
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis told Parliament it was a decision not taken lightly.
Some victims groups and Stormont s executive parties have expressed opposition to the proposals.
However, Mr Lewis said it was the best way to help Northern Ireland move further along the road to reconciliation .
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