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The controversial UK Legacy Act, which removes access to legal redress for the families of those who were unlawfully killed during the 30-year conflict, came into effect on Wednesday
The families of those shot in west Belfast in 1972 applauded as final submissions were made.
Bereaved relatives applauded and hugged one another as a long-running Troubles inquest completed its evidence just hours before a Government guillotine on conflict-related court cases.
Five people were killed in shootings involving the British Army in the Springhill/Westrock areas of west Belfast in July 1972.
Five people were killed in shootings involving the British Army in the Springhill/Westrock areas of west Belfast in July 1972.