Witnesses give evidence in the Paul “Topper” Thompson inquest

Monday 5th June 2023 On the night of 27 April 1994, Paul “Topper” Thompson was murdered by UDA gunmen in Springfield Park. This area of...

Relatives for Justice reacts to NIO amendments to the Legacy and...

June 8th 2023 NIO amendments to the Legacy and Reconciliation Bill of Shame only makes the situation worse. The rights of victims and survivors will be...

Family of Thomas McErlean respond to Michael Stone’s release

The family of Thomas McErlean has released the following statement through Relatives For Justice: "We have been made aware that Michael Stone is to be...

Springhill inquest Wednesday 8th March 2023

Mary Smith was the first civilian witness to take the stand today.  Known as Mary Moore in 1972 she lived in Westrock Drive and...

Final weeks of evidence in Francis Bradley inquest 

The inquest into the death of Francis Bradley continues this week. Mr Bradley was 20 years old when he was shot and killed by...

Loughinisland Appeal Court hearing – critical issues at stake

By Mike RitchieThe appeal against the judgment of Mrs Justice Keegan regarding the Loughinisland Police Ombudsman report by the Retired Police Officers Association (RPOA,...

Information on the ICRIR

RFJ has provided a handy information tool for families on the ICRIR - the body established under the Legacy Act which can be read...

PSNI Vindictively Attack victims of RUC collusion as they lay flowers

Today at a small, safe and socially distanced wreathlaying the relatives of people killed in the Ormeau Rd bookmakers atrocity and some of those...

Victims of Michael Stone informed of his release by media

The release of Michael Stone, the UDA/UFF man convicted of killing Thomas McErlane, Caoimhín Mac Brádaigh and John Murray at the funeral in March...

Springhill Inquest: Soldiers give evidence, but hide their identities

First week of military witness’ evidence at Springhill inquest and families of loved ones killed by the British Army still do not know identities...