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
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A reporter’s life on the frontline
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
Residents urged to be vigilant over possible second device after pipe bomb found in Derry
POLICE have urged residents in Derry to be vigilant after a viable pipe bomb was found during a security alert in Dungiven. PSNI officers issued the alert over the weekend, closing roads and shutting down access to the area from Saturday, February 24 until yesterday evening (February 26). As the security ended last night, officers thanked the public for their patience, but … [Read more...] about Residents urged to be vigilant over possible second device after pipe bomb found in Derry
Three jailed for attempted murder of teenage boy
THREE men have been jailed for 32 years after being found guilty of the attempted murder of a 16-year-old boy. Following a trial at Manchester Crown Court, Kyle Meighan, Aiden Broadhurst and Jieh Sufyaan were all found guilty of the attempted murder of the teenager, who cannot be named be named for legal reasons. The court heard that Meighan, 31, of Chancel Avenue in Ordsall, … [Read more...] about Three jailed for attempted murder of teenage boy
Ban on hedge-cutting comes into effect in Ireland this week
THE Irish Government has issued a reminder to the public that hedge-cutting becomes illegal across the country later this week. A seasonal ban takes effect every year prohibiting the cutting of hedges and the burning of land in Ireland. The law, which comes back into effect this Friday, makes it an offence to destroy vegetation on uncultivated land between March 1 and August 31 … [Read more...] about Ban on hedge-cutting comes into effect in Ireland this week