Victims from across the spectrum in Northern Ireland are united in opposition to a proposed amnesty for security force members who served during the Troubles, the Victims Commissioner has said.

Welcome to your Tuesday morning briefing. Let us ensure you’re up to speed on what’s happening and are prepared for the day ahead.

VICTIMS of paedophile swimming coach Derry O’Rourke were left in anger and despair yesterday as their abuser walked free from jail with no obligation to notify gardaí of his whereabouts for the next seven days.

VICTIMS of a former Lutheran minister who sexually molested boys won a jury award of nearly $40 million, bringing the total payout in the case to about $70m.

VICTIMS of paedophile brother James Kelly reacted with outrage yesterday after the Court of Criminal Appeal refused to increase a jail term he received for years of sexually abusing young boys in his care.