Johnny Adair due in court for Christmas parole appeal

Former UDA commander Johnny Adair is today set to appeal the British government’s decision to refuse him Christmas parole.

Mon, 24 Dec, 2001 - 11:31

Former UDA commander Johnny Adair is today set to appeal the British government’s decision to refuse him Christmas parole.

Northern Secretary John Reid decided to keep Adair in Maghaberry Prison over Christmas and the New Year for fear that his release could heighten tensions in Belfast.

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Courts Johnny Adair Place: Maghaberry Prison Place: Belfast Place: Shankill Road Person: Johnny Adair Person: John Reid Person: Adair Event: Christmas Event: New Year Organisation: UDA Organisation: British Government

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