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In northern ireland. a statute of limitations, extending to offences before 1998, would apply to both former soldiers and paramilitary groups. chris page, reports. explosion. in northern ireland, the past is always present. such is the legacy of the conflict known as the troubles. the violence lasted for three decades. most of the deaths remain unsolved and investigating them is mainly the responsibility of police. it is understood the government is now to propose ending all prosecutions for killings which happened before 1998. victims groups are strongly opposed to the idea. kate nash's broth...
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