McGlone: New Legacy Proposals Cannot be Allowed to Delay Justice in Sean Brown’s Murder

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SDLP Justice Spokesperson, Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone, has warned that there cannot be a further delay on justice for the family of murdered GAA official Sean Brown because of any new legacy mechanisms. The SDLP Mid Ulster MLA was speaking after the joint announcement by the British and Irish Governments of a new framework … Continue reading McGlone: New Legacy Proposals Cannot be Allowed to Delay Justice in Sean Brown’s Murder

McGlone welcomes fresh inquests into UVF murders

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has welcomed the ordering of new inquests into five murders by the UVF in the area. The Attorney General has ordered inquests into the deaths of Sean Anderson, Thomas Armstrong, Dwayne O'Donnell, Thomas Casey and Phelim McNally. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “I welcome the fresh inquests into … Continue reading McGlone welcomes fresh inquests into UVF murders

McGlone welcomes police apology to family of Sean Brown

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has welcomed a belated apology from the PSNI to the family of murdered GAA official Sean Brown. Mr McGlone said an inquest into Mr Brown’s murder must now commence as soon as possible. Mr Brown was abducted in Bellaghy in May 1997 and murdered by the LVF. Police have … Continue reading McGlone welcomes police apology to family of Sean Brown

McGlone: Legacy issues cannot be solved by closing door on justice

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has said the British Government cannot be allowed to shut the door on the prospect of truth and justice for victims and survivors. He was speaking at Stormont on Tuesday after an SDLP recall petition to show opposition to the British Government’s proposed amnesty for troubles-related crimes. MLAs backed … Continue reading McGlone: Legacy issues cannot be solved by closing door on justice

McGlone Pays Tribute to Civil Rights Giant Following Passing of Ivan Cooper

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SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has paid tribute to the life and legacy of Civil Rights giant Ivan Cooper following the sad news of his passing today. The Mid Ulster MLA said that Ivan Cooper’s driving ambition was to deliver civil rights, equality and fairness for people regardless of their background. Mr McGlone … Continue reading McGlone Pays Tribute to Civil Rights Giant Following Passing of Ivan Cooper