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Secretary of State begins process of repealing Legacy Act

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Labour pledged to repeal the Legacy Act if they won the general election in July .

Act introduced ban on inquests and civil actions related to incidents during the Troubles .

It also sought to offer a conditional amnesty for people suspected of Troubles -related crimes.

Hilary Benn said he was laying a "remedial order" which would remove the Act.

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English

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