Belfast High court judge had found UK government remains in breach of a human rights duty to investigate the full extent of state collusion in the May 1997 murder
Northern Secretary Hilary Benn: his decision to legally challenge a High Court ruling ordering him to set up a public inquiry has been described as 'shameful'. Photograph: Stephen Collins /Collins Photos’s decision to legally challenge a High Court ruling ordering him to set up a public inquiry into the sectarian killing as “shameful”.
The latest development in the long-running case comes a fortnight after a Belfast High Court judge, Mr Justice Humphreys, found the UK government remains in breach of a human rights duty to investigate the full extent of state collusion in the May 1997 murder. His 87-year-old widow Bridie was granted a judicial review challenge by Mr Justice Humphreys, who said there was a “clear and unambiguous obligation” to establish a full statutory inquiry.
“The government has therefore lodged a notice of appeal to the Court of Appeal and we are seeking expedition,” it said. “This appeal will not delay the government’s determination to repeal and replace the Legacy Act, and to reform ICRIR to strengthen its capacity to find answers for victims and families.”
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