Laois Nationalist — SAS shooting of three IRA men at Coagh was justified, coroner rules
Mr Justice Humphreys also concluded that the operation was not planned in a manner which minimised the need for lethal force.
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Mr Justice Humphreys also concluded that the operation was not planned in a manner which minimised the need for lethal force.
Solicitor Padraig O Muirigh said the inquest findings back up a belief by the families of a ‘shoot-to-kill’ policy in Northern Ireland.
Solicitor Padraig O Muirigh said the inquest findings back up a belief by the families of a ‘shoot-to-kill’ policy in Northern Ireland.
A coroner says he is satisfied force was "reasonable and proportionate" due to the soldiers beliefs.
Mr Justice Humphreys also concluded that the operation was not planned in a manner which minimised the need for lethal force.