Gerry Adams defamation case: Jury to begin deliberations on Thursday

The former Sinn Féin leader claims a BBC Spotlight programme and a related article published in 2016 falsely accused him of sanctioning the killing of British agent Denis Donaldson

Gerry Adams' lawyers have argued that he has the reputation of a 'peacemaker', and helping to end violence in Northern Ireland. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

The jury in Gerry Adams’ defamation action against the BBC is expected to begin its deliberations on Thursday morning.

Mr Justice Alexander Owens finished his charge to the seven men and five women of the jury on Wednesday evening. He previously told the jury that at least nine of them must be in agreement in coming to a decision in the case.