Belfast's High Court allows "hooded men" investigation

A group of men who say they were tortured by the British Army while interned in the North have won the first stage of a legal battle.

The High Court in Belfast has granted leave for the so called "Hooded Men" to have their case properly investigated.

It comes after the European Court of Human Rights accused the UK government of inhumane treatment.

The 14 men say they were beaten, sleep and water deprived and forced to listen to loud static noise while held without trial in 1971.

Some of the men have health issues, and four of those involved have passed away in the time since.

It is widely reported that famed international human rights lawyer Amal Clooney - the spouse of actor George Clooney - is part of the legal team representing the group.