Hain defends release of Shankill bomber Kelly

Northern Ireland Secretary Peter Hain tonight defended his controversial decision to release the Shankill bomber Sean Kelly.

Thu, 28 Jul, 2005 - 20:32

Northern Ireland Secretary Peter Hain tonight defended his controversial decision to release the Shankill bomber Sean Kelly.

The dramatic move, on the eve of the IRA’s historic statement on its future, was strongly condemned by unionists.

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