Interim NI victims' commissioner 'a sop to DUP'

The appointment of a police widow as the North’s interim victims’ commissioner was designed to placate the DUP, a report confirmed today.

Interim NI victims' commissioner 'a sop to DUP'

The appointment of a police widow as the North’s interim victims’ commissioner was designed to placate the DUP, a report confirmed today.

An investigation by Lord Scott for the Attorney General said the choice of Bertha McDougall was intended to placate Ian Paisley’s party.

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