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THE HIGH COURT in Belfast has ruled that part of the British Government's Legacy Act is in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). In his ruling, Mr Justice Colton said the Act's provision of immunity was incompatible with articles 2 and 3 of the ECHR. Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris said in the Commons that the Government would consider the ruling, … [Read more...] about High Court rules Legacy Act immunity provision breaches human rights

TED SMYTH, former Irish diplomat and current member of the Ad Hoc Committee to Protect the Good Friday Agreement reviews Eamonn Mallie’s book AT a time when we are confronted by daily scenes of horror and butchery in the Middle East, it is heartening to read a book which provides unique insights into the people and agonising process that led to the ultimate cessation of … [Read more...] about A reporter’s life on the frontline

A BBC programme that unravels the mystery surrounding a 1972 US documentary in which producers were given 'exceptional access' inside the IRA is set to air in the coming months. The Secret Army is a feature-length documentary commissioned by BBC Northern Ireland in which journalist Darragh McIntyre investigates how an inexperienced US crew pulled off the extraordinary … [Read more...] about BBC show unravels mystery of decades-old US documentary ‘given exceptional access inside the IRA’

A MAN has been extradited from Northern Ireland to Lithuania as part of an investigation into a child sexual offence. The 31-year-old was extradited today by officers from the PSNI's International Policing Unit (IPU), working in partnership with Lithuanian police officers. The man is wanted to stand trial in Lithuania for the rape of a minor. A spokesperson for the PSNI said … [Read more...] about Man extradited from Northern Ireland to Lithuania to stand trial for child sexual offence

POLICE in England have appealed for information to help trace wanted man James Carthy. The 32-year-old from Dunsfold in Surrey is wanted for breach of court bail. Surrey Police have urged anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact them. Carthy is described as a white male with short, dark brown hair and blue eyes. He is around 5' 7" tall, of medium build, and speaks … [Read more...] about Police appeal for help to trace wanted man James Carthy