Family of girl, 14, shot dead fear Legacy Act could end hopes of justice

Family of girl, 14, shot dead fear Legacy Act could end hopes of justice

Annette McGavigan was 14 when she was shot dead during rioting in Londonderry (McGavigan family/PA)

The family of an “angelic” 14-year-old girl who dreamed of becoming a nurse have spoken of their devastation that new legacy legislation could end their hope of justice.

Annette McGavigan had been playing with a friend in Derry on September 6, 1971, when the Army moved in to quash rioting.

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