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Gerry Adams: PM says government will try to block payout

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79% Informative

Legacy Act currently blocks Mr Adams from claiming compensation for unlawful detention.

Several peers have backed a report by Policy Exchange criticising moves to lift the ban.

Labour has begun the process of repealing the act, which is thought to be highly likely to be repealed.

Northern Ireland High Court ruled that part of the act was incompatible with human rights' legislation.

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83

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81

Neutral language

74

Article tone

formal

Language

English

Language complexity

58

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not offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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