Alliance MP Stephen Farry has said his thoughts are with the families of victims, after it was announced two Army veterans facing murder charges from incidents in the 1970s would not face trial. The cases involve individuals known as Soldier B and Soldier F, who were to be prosecuted over the deaths of Daniel Hegarty, […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP has said plans outlined by the government to deal with legacy cases go against agreements previously made. Stephen Farry said: “Under these new proposals, it is very likely that only a small number of victims or their families will see justice for the crimes committed against them. “These […]
Alliance MP Stephen Farry has expressed “deep concern” at proposals by the UK Government to stop prosecutions of Army veterans here. Prime Minister Boris Johnson made the pledge on what he called “vexatious” allegations during the Queen’s Speech. Dr Farry said it could have potential implications for the Stormont House Agreement and the UK’s human […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has said we cannot allow either the office of the Victims Commission, or Stormont House to be destroyed leaving vacuums in their wake. Speaking in response to the UUP’s Doug Beattie, Dr Farry said that the Victims Commissioner provides important services for victims across the political spectrum. He said: […]
The Stormont House Agreement proposals are the best way of dealing with the legacy of the past, Alliance MLA John Blair has told the new PSNI Chief Constable. Alliance Policing Board member Mr Blair was speaking after attending an introductory meeting with Simon Byrne, alongside party colleagues Stephen Farry MLA and Councillor Sorcha Eastwood. Mr […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has said it is time to deliver the pension for victims and survivors of the Troubles in order to provide some improvement to their quality of life. Dr Farry was speaking after Victims Commissioner Judith Thompson published her advice to the UK Government on the issue. He said he […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has said it is time to deliver the pension for victims and survivors of the Troubles in order to provide some improvement to their quality of life. Dr Farry was speaking after Victims Commissioner Judith Thompson published her advice to the UK Government on the issue. He said he […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has said responses to a consultation on legacy by the Northern Ireland Office shows a “clear rejection” of the idea of a statute of limitation for crimes committed during the Troubles. The document, based on around 17,000 public responses last year, states ‘many were clear that victims, survivors and […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said the Secretary of State has to now show “actions and not just words” to restore confidence in her, after she apologised for her comments around legacy. The apology followed Karen Bradley’s statement yesterday, in which she said killings by the police and military during the Troubles were not […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said comments by the Secretary of State represent an “unwarranted and unjustifiable act of political interference” in the justice system, and undermine the rule of law, after she said killings at the hands of security forces during the Troubles were not crimes. Speaking in the House of Commons today, […]