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Bloody Sunday shootings ‘unjustified and gratuitous’, soldier murder trial told

Bloody Sunday shootings ‘unjustified and gratuitous’, soldier murder trial told

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

A former paratrooper known as Soldier F is accused of two counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder in Londonderry on January 30 1972.
No legal basis to appeal paedophile GP sentence, PPS says

No legal basis to appeal paedophile GP sentence, PPS says

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

Alan Trevor Campbell admitted 11 offences of possessing indecent images.
MLAs discuss arrest of Palestine activists for allegedly putting stickers on bank ATM

MLAs discuss arrest of Palestine activists for allegedly putting stickers on bank ATM

Tue, 27 May, 2025

Stormont Opposition Leader Matthew O’Toole was speaking after the arrest of two protesters on suspicion of criminal damage.
SDLP's Colum Eastwood set to challenge decision to prosecute him over Gaza march

SDLP's Colum Eastwood set to challenge decision to prosecute him over Gaza march

Tue, 06 May, 2025

The Foyle MP and former SDLP leader appeared in court in Derry on Tuesday to face a charge related to the event last February.
Man charged with attempted sexual communication with a child

Man charged with attempted sexual communication with a child

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025

He is due to appear before Lisburn Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.
Suspended chief constable will not be prosecuted over alleged sexual offences

Suspended chief constable will not be prosecuted over alleged sexual offences

Thu, 17 Apr, 2025

The PPS in Northern Ireland also said Will Kerr will not face charges relating to an allegation of misconduct in public office.
MI5 files not deliberately withheld from Stakeknife probe, review concludes

MI5 files not deliberately withheld from Stakeknife probe, review concludes

Thu, 17 Apr, 2025

The review was carried out after the material was discovered last year.
Dublin murder accused captured on CCTV stabbing man in heart, court told

Dublin murder accused captured on CCTV stabbing man in heart, court told

Fri, 21 Feb, 2025

Ryan Ndede, 23, appeared in court in Belfast charged with the murder of Quham Babatunde in Dublin in the early hours of Saturday.
Inquest findings in SAS shooting of four IRA men referred to prosecutors

Inquest findings in SAS shooting of four IRA men referred to prosecutors

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

A coroner ruled the soldiers’ use of lethal force in the ambush in Clonoe, Co Tyrone, in 1992 was not justified.
Inquest into death of Katie Simpson ‘may well’ sit with a jury

Inquest into death of Katie Simpson ‘may well’ sit with a jury

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

During a pre-inquest review on Tuesday, the court also heard that Ms Simpson’s family had requested the return of her mobile phone from police
North's Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson returns to work

North's Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson returns to work

Mon, 06 Jan, 2025

In a statement, Mrs Anderson said she was looking forward to recommencing her role.
Stormont Justice Minister regrets McCartney victims may not be identified

Stormont Justice Minister regrets McCartney victims may not be identified

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

Police in Northern Ireland believe online predator Alexander McCartney may have targeted more than 3,000 victims.
Bloody Sunday families say PPS perjury decision an ‘affront to rule of law’

Bloody Sunday families say PPS perjury decision an ‘affront to rule of law’

Fri, 19 Apr, 2024

Fifteen former soldiers investigated for perjury over Bloody Sunday will not face any charges.
No prosecutions over allegations of false evidence at Bloody Sunday Inquiry

No prosecutions over allegations of false evidence at Bloody Sunday Inquiry

Fri, 19 Apr, 2024

The decisions relate to 15 former soldiers and one former alleged member of the Official IRA.

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