Springhill Inquest Monday 6th March 2023
At the opening of the inquest it was stated that all of the counsels represented at the inquest agreed that a general warning should...
Samuel Marshall Inquest daily summaries
Day 1: 20/3/23
The inquest into the death of Samuel ‘Sam’ Marshall began today, 20 March 2023. The inquest begins more than 32 years after...
Springhill inquest will not be concluded in this calendar year says...
The Springhill Inquest resumed on Friday 21st April to review the proceedings to date. The coroner Mr. Justice Scofield stated that it was his...
Inquest into Topper Thompson’s Death: Tommy Holland’s Evidence
The second of three modules in the inquest of Paul "Topper" Thompson concluded today, Thursday 8th June 2023. The primary witness was Mr Thomas...
Springhill/Westrock Inquest resumes
The Springhill/Westrock Inquest resumed today, the 6th of November 2023, at Laganside Courthouse, with testimony from the first of 15 scheduled civilian witnesses.
At 10:30...
Springhill Inquest: Paddy Butler’s son gives harrowing testimony
The son of Paddy Butler one of the victims of the Springhill massacre took the stand at today’s hearing of the Springhill inquest. Patrick...
Legacy Act Challenge: Day 2
Today's JR hearing challenging the Legacy Act opened with the oral submission of Jude Bunting KC, highlighting that the new legislation and therefore the...
Springhill Inquest: MoD questioning of civilians witnesses having a ‘chill effect’
The Springhill/Westrock inquest today heard from Gerard Mateer. Mr Mateer was 11 years old at the time and lived in St James area. He...
Legacy Act Challenge: State insults our collective intelligence
The second week of the legal challenges brought by several bereaved and injured of the conflict against the Legacy Act started with the oral...
Final Day of Legacy Act Challenge:
The seventh hearing day of the judicial review against the Legacy Act started with the final oral submissions of barrister Tony McGleenan KC acting...
