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The solicitor’s son, Sinn Fein MP John Finucane, has welcomed the decision, describing it as a ‘hugely significant move’.

The son of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane has welcomed a decision by the Council of Europe to reopen his father’s case. John Finucane, Sinn Fein MP for North Belfast, said the decision to reopen examination of the case by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) was a “hugely significant move”. The 47-nation council, which oversees the implementation of ECHR judgments, has also called on the UK authorities to step up efforts to conclude all legacy killing inquests within five years. Th...

The son of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane has welcomed a decision by the Council of Europe to reopen his fathers case.

Council of Europe to reopen examination of Pat Finucane murder case Son of Belfast human rights lawyer says move is vital to ensure ‘truth can emerge’ Fri, Mar 12, 2021, 12:08 Updated: Fri, Mar 12, 2021, 15:08   The Council of Europe is to reopen its examination of the case concerning murdered Belfast human rights lawyer Pat Finucane. The decision, which was published on Friday, was made this week by the council’s Committee of Ministers. Mr Finucane’s son John, the MP for No...

In 81% of cases, PSNI used spit hoods on people with disabilities Spit hoods used by PSNI 8 times on children, aged 10-17 Spit hoods given to 4,000 more PSNI officers despite opposition from Policing Board Amnesty International, Children’s Law Centre, CAJ and Include Youth write to Policing Board Amnesty International and other civil society organisations in Northern Ireland have criticised a decision by the Chief Constable of the Police Service Northern Ireland (PSNI) to give spit hoods to 4...

Threatening graffiti has appeared in Belfast targeting journalist Allison Morris.

East Belfast graffiti threats target Northern Ireland journalist by name Justice Minister Naomi Long described the spray painted messages as a "chilling sight" Updated One of the threats Never miss a thing from Belfast and beyond - sign up for FREE newsletter direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other relate...

Updated / Friday, 12 Feb 2021 15:12 The Belfast Multicultural Association centre was badly damaged in last months blaze Volunteers at a food bank targeted in a racist arson attack have said they were overwhelmed after being handed a cheque for more than £70,000 raised in a crowdfunding appeal.  The Belfast Multicultural Association centre was badly damaged in last months blaze, with large sections of the roof of the historic listed building destroyed.  Police are treating the attack on...

Almost 3,000 donors showed solidarity with Belfast Multi-Cultural Association after race hate attack A big Thank You from Muhammad Atif and Patrick Corrigan Amnesty International as he hands over more than �£7,000 to BMCA in donations.Picture by Hugh Russell. 12 February, 2021 17:00 A big Thank You from Muhammad Atif and Patrick Corrigan Amnesty International as he hands over more than �£7,000 to BMCA in donations.Picture by Hugh Russell. ALMOST 3,000 i...

Volunteers at a food bank targeted in a racist arson attack have said they were overwhelmed after being handed a cheque for more than £70,000 raised in a crowdfunding appeal. The Belfast Multicultural Association centre in Belfast was badly damaged in last month’s blaze, with large sections of the roof of the historic listed building destroyed. Police are treating the attack on the property in Donegall Pass in the south of the city as a hate crime. In the wake of the fire, an online funding ...