Proposed Legacy Bill self-serving to the detriment of victims
Today the British Queen's Speech gave details of the British government's proposals on legacy. In response the CEO of Relatives for Justice Mark Thompson...
Anti-Victim Legislation Condemned
Mark Thompson, CEO of Relatives for Justice has responded to the introduction of a Bill on Legacy in the House of Commons today:
“Let’s be...
Bereaved Victims of Irish Conflict Travel to Westminster to Oppose Legacy...
A group of relatives whose loved ones were murdered in the conflict will travel from Belfast to Westminster Parliament Square today at 1pm 24th...
Significant Day in Stanislaus Carberry Civil Case
Soldier B finally gave his evidence today (Thursday 26th May, 2022) in the Carberry civil case, which has been running since January 2021. Notes...
Emergency Legacy Lobby Washington June 2022
In response to the British Government introduction of a legacy Bill of Shame - the so called Legacy and Reconciliation Bill - Relatives for...
Relatives for Justice welcomes statement of support from Senate Leader Schumer
Following a constructive meeting today between US Senate Majority Leader Senator Chuck Schumer and Relatives for Justice, the Ancient Order of Hibernians and representatives...
Mark Thompson CEO Remarks to US House Foreign Relations Committee
In July 2022 Mark Thompson, RFJ CEO delivered to a briefing of the US Foreign Relations Committee on the British Government's legacy legislation.
A synopsis...
RFJ Submission to Europe’s Cttee of Ministers: Victims being failed
RFJ was pleased to make a submission to the European Council's Committee of Ministers this month to highlight the ongoing and egregious failures to...
Gavin McShane’s family meet Irish Government Officials
By Mark Thompson, RFJ CEO
This morning the family of Gavin McShane, murdered by the UVF on May 18, 1994, met with Irish government officials...
The family of Rosaleen O’Kane “hopeful” after Court Ruling
RFJ member Kathleen Graham, successfully obtained leave today to challenge the PSNI’s continued failure to investigate the murder of her sister Rosaleen O’Kane. Rosaleen, ...
