Should Troubles terrorists get this amnesty? Two people who lost loved ones weigh in Colin Parry 18:20 ET, Jul 14 2021 TERRORISTS who murdered innocent people in the Troubles in Northern Ireland would escape future prosecution under plans announced by Boris Johnson. The controversial law would also prevent accused British military personnel being hauled before the courts. 5 Terrorists who murdered innocent people in the Troubles in Northern Ireland would escape future prosecution under plans announced by Boris JohnsonCredit: Getty Images - Getty But this “statute of limitations” has outraged victims’ families and brought together republican and unionist political parties in their opposition to it.