MLAs return to Stormont to oppose Troubles amnesty plan The Assembly has been recalled from its summer recess as anger grows over proposals revealed last week to deal with legacy in Northern Ireland By Jonathan McCambridge, PA The North’s politicians will return to Stormont later to send a message to the UK Government that they will not accept plans to end prosecutions for Troubles crimes. The Assembly has been recalled from its summer recess as anger grows over proposals revealed last week by Northern Secretary Brandon Lewis to deal with legacy issues in Northern Ireland. Meanwhile, victims of terrorism are also expected to travel to Downing Street to hand over a letter indicating their opposition to what has been described as a “de facto amnesty”.