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Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023

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This section provides definitions and explanations as to what is meant by "the Troubles" and other key expressions for the purposes of the Act.
Subsections (1) to (6) provide that the Act is applicable to conduct and events taking place within the defined specific and limited time period of the Troubles. Subsection (7) provides that the Act is applicable to such conduct taking place anywhere in the world.