FORMER prisoners are being let down by a failure to fully implement the Good Friday Agreement, according to a new report. At the recent launch of the ‘Survey of Conflict-Related Prisoners’ Experiences’ at NICVA in Duncairn Gardens, Professor Peter Shirlow from Queen’s University Belfast said that issues affecting ex-prisoners’ welfare are not being fully addressed […]
Archive | February, 2015
Queen’s academic on how the peace process is failing former prisoners
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Emotions run high as Terry is cleared 44 years after wrongful conviction
SPEAKING 44 years after his wrongful conviction for rioting and the brutal murder of his brother, the pent-up emotion of those long, dark years was evident in his voice and on his face as Terry Laverty spoke to the press at the Laganside courts complex. “On August 11, 1971, my brother John, an unarmed and […]
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Toddler’s ‘little bit of freedom’ – how despair turned to joy for Belfast family
DISAPPOINTMENT has turned to joy for a disabled Belfast toddler whose hopes for a new lease of life were badly hit by the recent collapse of a medical supplies company. Three-year-old Billy O’Neill – who suffers from the rare and painful muscle disorder dystonia – and his parents Nichola and Billy Snr were left devastated […]
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Liam tells of his delight at appointment of Amal Clooney to hooded men’s legal team
A BELFAST man who’s among 10 ex-internees to be represented by international human rights lawyer Amal Clooney says he’s “delighted to have her onboard”. The ‘hooded men’ – originally numbering 14 – were beaten and tortured by the British army after being arrested during internment swoops in August 1971. In 1976, in a case brought […]
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Mist opportunity for Antrim
Antrim are still waiting on their first victory in Division 4 of the National League after a narrow one-point loss to Longford on Sunday. In a match played in dense fog at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park in Longford, events of the first half were difficult to follow at times for both spectators and the assembled […]
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Belfast rates to be frozen for third year running
BELFAST ratepayers could be smiling tonight, with councillors expected to strike a zero rates increase for the third year running. The rates freeze should be confirmed at the meeting of Belfast Shadow Council tonight (Monday) and will then be subject to payment of a Department of the Environment De-Rating Grant. SDLP Councillor Tim Attwood welcomed […]
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