Government 'very seriously' considering court case against Britain

The Government is “very seriously” considering demands to reopen a landmark case against Britain over the alleged use of torture in the North during the Troubles.

Government 'very seriously' considering court case against Britain
Mon, 24 Nov, 2014 - 15:21

The Government is “very seriously” considering demands to reopen a landmark case against Britain over the alleged use of torture in the North during the Troubles.

On the back of new evidence, Amnesty International has urged Ireland to relaunch proceedings in the so-called 'Hooded Men' case.

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