Ballymurphy families press Government to oppose amnesty for UK soldiers

Tue, 25 May, 2021 - 12:56

Cate McCurry, PA

Families of people shot dead by British soldiers at Ballymurphy 50 years ago have called on the Government to intervene in any attempt to prevent prosecutions of veterans by the British Government.

Family members said they would take legal action against any plans to block the prosecution of former British soldiers.

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