Springhill Inquest Day 4
The day began with Coroner, Mr Justice Schofield giving his decision on the MoD’s request for criminal record and intelligence information on witnesses.
Following on...
Legacy Bill of Shame Beyond Redemption
By Mark Thompson, CEO
The UK Legacy Bill – The NI Troubles (Legacy & Reconciliation) Bill will have its second reading in the House of...
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, ...
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...
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...
Dessie Healey, 14 yrs, Family Report Launch
Today marks the 51st anniversary of the murder of Desmond ‘Dessie’ Healey. He was only 14 years old, a schoolboy, when he was killed...
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...
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...
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...
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...
