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.