Gerry Adams suffered ‘unjustified’ attack through BBC allegation, court hears

Barrister for Mr Adams, Tom Hogan SC, accused the BBC of “reckless” behaviour, and believing it could say anything about his client

Former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams outside the High Court in Dublin, where he is bringing a legal action against the BBC over allegations about the murder of an MI5 spy. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

Gerry Adams’ reputation as a “peacemaker” suffered an “unjustified” attack when the BBC broadcast an allegation that he had sanctioned the murder of an informer, a civil case has been told.

Barrister for Mr Adams, Tom Hogan SC, accused the BBC of “reckless” and “arrogant” behaviour, and believing it could say anything about Mr Adams.