Was Peter Mandelson security vetted before being appointed northern SoS with daily access to highly classified information? And did he pass ?

Notorious UVF commander planned Armagh gun and bomb attack which killed three people 14-year-old Michael Donnelly among those who died in attack on pub 50 years ago

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Phenomenal turn out tonight Dec 19 to remember those who died when a group of UVF, UDR and RUC attacked Donnelly’s Bar, S Armagh killing three & injuring many more 50 yrs ago tonight. This was co-ordinated with another bomb attack earlier that evening in Dundalk killing two. This community cares.

Silverbridge: Call for 'acknowledgement' on 50th anniversary of Troubles' murders Three people were killed in a gun and bomb attack at Donnelly's Bar in Silverbridge in December 1975.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... The Donnelly’s Bar attack. Where the search for the truth about the Glenanne Gang started.

The Pat Finucane Centre took part in a half day conference on the recently announced Legacy Framework Document. It was an interesting and informative discussion that put dealing with legacy in both the local and international perspective. Thanks to CAJ and Mitchell Institute for organising.

Claire and Siobhan Brown making the case for Public Inquiry into their father Sean’s murder at Labour Party conference in Liverpool. Fringe event at 6.30

Danny Barrett would have been 60 years old today. A British soldier murdered him outside his own home. He was 15 yrs old. His family launched a booklet outlining the devastating impact of his death on the family. Family, friends and the local community gathered at Danny’s mural to remember him. RIP

A large crowd in attendance at the PFC’ ‘Shoot to Kill’ event at Féile an Phobail.

Speakers included renowned human rights lawyer Gareth Peirce (part of the legal team representing a member of #Kneecap facing a terrorism charge), @debcoles13.bsky.social, @dooleydooley.bsky.social, @aoifeduffy.bsky.social, Daniel Holder, Paul O’Connor & Rajiv Menon KC.

On Mon 30 June, a packed event at St Ethelburga’s in London examined state impunity in Britain and Northern Ireland, co-hosted by @finucanecentre.bsky.social, @cajni.bsky.social, @inquest-org.bsky.social and the International Expert Panel convened by the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights. 🧵

Our Sr Advisor @dooleydooley.bsky.social & Dr Aoife Duffy, members of the international panel of experts on British State impunity during the Northern Ireland conflict, present their findings to a sold out event in London @finucanecentre.bsky.social #speirgorm

Can u chip in to help pay for the Advan in Central London all next week? Support the call for a Public Inquiry into Sean Brown murder

We’ve now sold out for State Impunity and Injustice – but a waiting list is open via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/1395400062...

Mon 30 June, 6pm, St Ethelburga’s, London

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Our Advan circulating central London all week highlighting the ongoing campaign for a public inquiry. Please share

First page of webinar event announcement for June 30 2pm UK time about British state impunity during n Ireland conflict

2nd page of announcement with speakers Maria Jose Guembe, Maurice Politi, Brigitte Chelebian and Brian Dooley

Am one of the speakers at webinar 2pm June 30 on British state impunity during the n Ireland conflict. Spanish & Arabic interpretation available
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Family of murdered Carndonagh teenager Henry Cunningham settles case against MoD The family of a Donegal teenager murdered by loyalists is to receive undisclosed damages in a settlement reached over alleged security force collusion with the killers.

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Application for Judicial Review against Department of Economy and Invest NI funding which may be linked to Israeli F-35 Fighter Jets - Madden & Finucane Solicitors Belfast Today we lodged Judicial Review proceedings at the High Court in Belfast to challenge funding provided by the Department of Economy and Invest NI to companies

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Thousands attended the Walk for Truth event in support of Sean Brown’s family in their campaign for a public inquiry. The PFC were honoured to be part of it. It’s now time that Hilary Benn did what is legally and morally correct and grand a public inquiry. No more delays.

Remembering those killed on the 17 May 1974 in the Dublin and Monaghan bombings.

PFC will walk in support of the Brown family on Friday 16 May at 7pm in Bellaghy. Come along and support their call for a public inquiry into Sean’s murder.

Victims of UVF Glennane gang believe justice moving closer A High Court judge lists several of the families' civil cases to be reviewed next month.

PFC in Court today to support the ‘Glenanne’/ mid-Ulster UVF families in their civil claims. Justice Rooney listed a number of cases for review in June saying he wanted these cases dealt with.
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My latest in Irish America mag: Sean Brown’s family still searching for truth about his 1997 murder by Loyalist paramilitaries
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Email Hilary Benn: Set up a public inquiry into the murder of Sean Brown.

actnowni.eaction.online/email-hilary... PLEASE PLEASE SHARE WIDELY ACROSS ALL PLATFORMS !! SEAN BROWN INQUIRY

Paddy Hillyard’s book is a meticulous telling of cover-up and calamity. The years of painstaking work show — revealing every piece of the past. For NI political junkies worth reading.

Major victory for family of Sean Brown at Court of Appeal. Court has ruled that Secretary of State was wrong to not grant Public Inquiry in 1997 murder involving state agents. Full judgment available later on PFC website. A bad day for MoD, MI5, NIO and ICRIR

Four former British soldiers charged over Belfast shootings 50 years ago One of the accused is charged with the murder of Patrick McVeigh at the height of the Troubles

www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co... PFC staff supported family at Belfast court hearing today where former British soldiers have been charged in connection with shooting carried out by secret undercover army unit-MRF

Parliamentlive.tv Northern Ireland Affairs Committee

parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/... Our PFC caseworker Alan Brecknell gave evidence to the cross party NI Affairs Committee at Westminster today on legacy. Sandra Peake of Wave and Kenny Donaldson of SEFF also gave evidence. Families had met a delegation from the NIAC in our Belfast office recently.

Both the Policing Board and McCullough Review must now urgently investigate why the PSNI used Israeli spyware to identify journalists sources. This is yet another PSNI attempt to criminalise journalism. How many lawyers, NGOs and other journalists have the PSNI used this spyware against?