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Adams accuses UK government of ‘duplicity’ over move to block compensation payout

Adams accuses UK government of ‘duplicity’ over move to block compensation payout

The ex-Sinn Féin president said he was consulting lawyers after a Bill was tabled to prevent him securing a payout over his internment in the 1970s.

UK government moves to block payouts to Gerry Adams and other Troubles detainees

UK government moves to block payouts to Gerry Adams and other Troubles detainees

A 2020 Supreme Court ruling had paved the way for Mr Adams to secure compensation for his detention without trial in the early 1970s.

Gerry Adams donates to ‘good causes’ after BBC pays €100,000 damages

Gerry Adams donates to ‘good causes’ after BBC pays €100,000 damages

The broadcaster lost a major defamation case earlier this year after Mr Adams took them to court over a 2016 episode of its Spotlight programme.

BBC faces criticism over delay in paying court-ordered damages to Gerry Adams

BBC faces criticism over delay in paying court-ordered damages to Gerry Adams

Gerry Adams to donate €100k to Irish language and Palestinian charities

Gerry Adams to donate €100k to Irish language and Palestinian charities

Sinn Féin ‘will always stand on the side of journalism’, Finucane says after Adams libel case

Sinn Féin ‘will always stand on the side of journalism’, Finucane says after Adams libel case

BBC to apply for more time to consider appeal over Gerry Adams libel ruling

BBC to apply for more time to consider appeal over Gerry Adams libel ruling

Sinn Féin minister urges BBC to ‘learn lessons’ from Gerry Adams libel case

Sinn Féin minister urges BBC to ‘learn lessons’ from Gerry Adams libel case

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

John O’Dowd said management at the corporation had knee-jerked in their reaction to Friday’s verdict at Dublin High Court.

Gerry Adams’ ‘putting manners on BBC’ remark ‘chilling’, NUJ man says

Gerry Adams’ ‘putting manners on BBC’ remark ‘chilling’, NUJ man says

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

Former Sinn Fein leader Mr Adams won a high profile defamation case against the BBC over an episode in a Spotlight programme.

Adams libel trial ‘retraumatising’ for Denis Donaldson’s family, lawyer says

Adams libel trial ‘retraumatising’ for Denis Donaldson’s family, lawyer says

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

Enda McGarrity said the Donaldson family had been ‘stonewalled’ in their quest for answers over the 2006 murder of Denis Donaldson.

What Gerry Adams said during seven days of evidence in BBC defamation trial

What Gerry Adams said during seven days of evidence in BBC defamation trial

Fri, 30 May, 2025

The former Sinn Féin president sued the broadcaster over allegations in a Spotlight documentary.

Daughter of Denis Donaldson demands public inquiry into killing after Gerry Adams case

Daughter of Denis Donaldson demands public inquiry into killing after Gerry Adams case

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Denis Donaldson was shot dead in Co Donegal in 2006, months after admitting his role as a police and MI5 agent over 20 years.

Implications of Gerry Adams’ libel victory ‘profound’, BBC boss claims

Implications of Gerry Adams’ libel victory ‘profound’, BBC boss claims

Fri, 30 May, 2025

The broadcaster has been ordered to pay the former Sinn Fein leader €100,000.

Jury in Gerry Adams libel case expected to begin deliberations on Thursday

Jury in Gerry Adams libel case expected to begin deliberations on Thursday

Wed, 28 May, 2025

The former president of Sinn Fein is suing the BBC over a claim that he sanctioned the killing of informer Denis Donaldson in 2006.

Judge continues summarising evidence in Gerry Adams libel trial

Judge continues summarising evidence in Gerry Adams libel trial

Tue, 27 May, 2025

The high-profile trial at Dublin High Court has entered its fifth week.

Gerry Adams tells libel case IRA membership was ‘not a path I took’

Gerry Adams tells libel case IRA membership was ‘not a path I took’

Tue, 06 May, 2025

The former Sinn Féin leader said he would not ‘speculate’ on IRA members or rules in Dublin’s High Court.

Gerry Adams tells libel case he will not ‘speculate’ on who was in the IRA

Gerry Adams tells libel case he will not ‘speculate’ on who was in the IRA

Tue, 06 May, 2025

The former Sinn Féin leader told the defamation trial that an attempt is being made to ‘smother’ the jury in history.

Gerry Adams tells trial he does not remember how many died on Bloody Friday

Gerry Adams tells trial he does not remember how many died on Bloody Friday

Fri, 02 May, 2025

The former Sinn Féin leader is continuing to give evidence in his defamation case against the BBC at the High Court.

Gerry Adams suffered ‘unjustified’ attack through BBC allegation, court hears

Gerry Adams suffered ‘unjustified’ attack through BBC allegation, court hears

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

The former Sinn Fein president entered the witness box on the first day of his defamation case against the BBC.

Jury sworn in for Gerry Adams’ defamation case against BBC

Jury sworn in for Gerry Adams’ defamation case against BBC

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

Claims were made in a BBC Northern Ireland Spotlight programme in 2016 over who sanctioned the killing of British spy Denis Donaldson.

Gerry Adams defamation action against BBC due before High Court

Gerry Adams defamation action against BBC due before High Court

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

The case is about British informant Denis Donaldson, who was shot dead in his cottage in Co Donegal in 2006.

Gerry Adams says any compensation in ex-detainee case will be donated

Gerry Adams says any compensation in ex-detainee case will be donated

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

The former Sinn Féin leader said it was now ‘obvious’ the Labour Government will not repeal the Legacy Act.

Tony Blair tried to amend statement by Gerry Adams on IRA disarmament

Tony Blair tried to amend statement by Gerry Adams on IRA disarmament

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

Mr Blair called on the IRA to provide clarity on ‘three questions’ around disarmament.