Tag Archives: Collusion

Pat Finucane Review ‘Shocking’

Posted on January 13, 2013 by admin

That security forces colluded with loyalist paramilitaries in Northern Ireland during the Troubles has long been common knowledge, but David Cameron was right yesterday when he described the levels of state collusion uncovered by Sir Desmond de Silva QC as … Continue reading →

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Billy Wright’s murder and the whiff of state collusion

Posted on September 15, 2010 by admin

Some of my thoughts on the Billy Wright inquiry and the issue of state collusion in Northern Ireland featured in this posting on The Guardian’s Comment is Free forum on September 15: David Wright’s verdict on the £30m, six-year inquiry … Continue reading →

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£30m spent, but questions remain unanswered

Posted on September 15, 2010 by admin

Even in the fractious world of Troubles Northern Ireland, Billy Wright was a singularly divisive character. As the leader of the loyalist Ulster Volunteer Force in Portadown, he was responsible for the killings of more than 20 Catholics in the … Continue reading →

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Truth must come out over collusion claims

Posted on September 15, 2010 by admin

In 1972, Northern Ireland looked to be on the brink of civil war. In many respects, the bombs that ripped through Claudy on 31 July epitomised the senseless brutality of the Troubles’ bloodiest year. According to Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman … Continue reading →

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