Victory for former Sinn Féin leader in long-running case linked to attempted prison escapes in 1970s
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Gerry Adams was unlawfully denied compensation after his historical convictions for attempting to escape from prison were overturned, a high court judge has ruled.
The former Sinn Féin leader met the test for compensation and the Department of Justice must reconsider his application, Mr Justice Colton ruled on Friday.
Continue reading…Victory for former Sinn Féin leader in long-running case linked to attempted prison escapes in 1970sUK politics live – latest updatesGerry Adams was unlawfully denied compensation after his historical convictions for attempting to escape from prison were overturned, a high court judge has ruled.The former Sinn Féin leader met the test for compensation and the Department of Justice must reconsider his application, Mr Justice Colton ruled on Friday. Continue reading…