Loyalist Decommissioning
Decommissioning welcomed but emphasis now needs to be on truth and dealing with the legacy of the conflict
Speaking on news that the UVF have began a process of decommissioning Relatives for Justice Director Mark Thompson said:
'Obviously this is breaking news in which there is, as yet, very little detail of the extent of weapons and armaments decommissioned. Nonetheless any move towards...read more  |
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Relatives to Meet with Mayor Long
Relatives of people killed by the British army will meet Belfast Mayor Naomi Long tomorrow, Thursday at 2,30pm Clarendon Dock temporary offices of the Mayor. The meeting will discuss Belfast City Council's intention to fly the British army flag as part of 'armed forces day' and to discuss how the experience of British State violence can be included within Belfast City and its civic...read more |
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Victims of State Violence Meet Belfast Mayor
Following their meeting with Belfast Mayor Naomi Long the relatives for people killed by State forces have released the following statement through Relatives for Justice;
Speaking after the meeting Relatives for Justice Chairperson Clara Reilly said:
''This was an important and constructive meeting which we very much welcome and whereby the Mayor listened fully to the views...read more |
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Digital Archive
Digital Archive
Relatives for Justice have been fortunate to be in receipt of the valuable documentation of the Association for Legal Justice and the United Campaign Against Plastic Bullets. This material has now been archived and digitally stored. This is with the primary purpose of allowing families affected by incidents mentioned in this documentation or survivors of injuries, arrests and...read more |
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The Sectarian Murder of Kevin McDaid
The sectarian murder of Catholic father of four Kevin McDaid in Coleraine this weekend must be unequivocally condemned by everyone. It was absolutely despicable to hear local DUP MLA Adrian McQuillan attempting to deflect culpability from this awful sectarian murder by suggesting on BBC Radio Ulster 25/5/09 that the erection of the Irish flag was to blame. This is an appalling statement for any...read more |
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Hain Fails in Bid to Overturn Unlawful Appointment
An appeal by the former Secretary of State Peter Hain MP to overturn a High Court ruling that the appointment of Bertha McDougall as an 'Interim' Victims Commissioner, that he made during his time as Secretary of State, was unlawful failed in Belfast's Court of Appeal this morning.
In a ruling delivered by the Court of Appeal the unlawful finding of the initial High Court hearing by Justice...read more |
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