Libel action taken by Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly against writer Ruth Dudley Edwards dismissed by consent
Proceedings were brought over a statement about Mr Kelly’s role during mass escape from Maze Prison
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Proceedings were brought over a statement about Mr Kelly’s role during mass escape from Maze Prison
Top journalist Malachi O’Doherty maintains he doesn’t wish to see Sinn Fein politician Gerry Kelly suffer financial hardship over a hefty legal bill.
People within party may consider that negative publicity arising from some cases does party’s reputation no good
Awarding of costs against Sinn Féin MLA on indemnity basis a ‘very rare’ occurrence, Belfast lawyer says
Deputy leader Michelle O’Neill said Sinn Fein has no “joined-up or concerted effort” to silence anybody through legal action after a party MLA was ordered to pay costs in a failed defamation action.