RFJ responds to Chief Justice statement on inquests

Speaking after the speech by Lord Chief Justice Declan Morgan to the Victims and Survivors Forum Relatives for Justice Director Mark Thompson has said: “Of...

Springhill inquest will not be concluded in this calendar year says...

The Springhill Inquest resumed on Friday 21st April to review the proceedings to date. The coroner Mr. Justice Scofield stated that it was his...

The right to be educated

The rights of children to be educated is a fundamental human right guaranteed and enshrined in international law. It is the duty of state's and sovereign...

Supreme Court considers PSNI’s lack of independence to investigate legacy killings.

by Paul Butler RFJ Caseworker Is the PSNI independent enough to investigate the past? That is the question seven justices of the UK Supreme Court have been...

BBC broadcast RFJ discovery of secret documents which prove state impunity

A link to tonights BBC Newsline where the RFJ discovery of MoD secret documents proves state policy of impunity for state killings http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-18498301#?utm_term=BBC&utm_content=Newsline&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Judgment from Court of Appeal re RUC killing of Pearse Jordan...

In terms of the ongoing talks on dealing with the past both governments and all parties should take note of today’s judgment in the...

US Congress Pass Resolution Opposing British Government Amnesty Legislation

RFJ welcomes US Congressional Resolution 888, which opposes proposed British amnesty legislation. The resolution, initiated by Congressman Bill Keating of Massachusetts, specifically acknowledges the British...

The Cost of a Living

The cost of a living - 01/03/01 Continuing our series in conjunction with Relatives For Justice, Anthony Neeson speaks to Jim Neeson about the service the...

Justice and Rule of Law? Hypocrisy more like

by Mark Thompson Justice and the rule of law have been undermined in respect to the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) decision not to prosecute anyone...

RFJ holds meeting with Justice Minister on Legacy Issues

Relatives for Justice (RFJ)  met with Justice Minister David Ford at Castle Buildings, Stormont Estate last week. Speaking after the meeting RFJ’s Chairperson, Clara Reilly,...