Harte Coyle Collins, Solicitors & Advocates Launch Environmental Law Department

Harte Coyle Collins, Solicitors & Advocates are delighted to launch their Environmental Law Department. Environmental law is an evolving area of domestic and international law. It covers a diverse range of areas. These can include everything from community groups acting against those responsible for pollution, to the environmental, social and governance responsibilities on business. Essentially…

Patrick Crawford (15)

Closing Submissions Completed on behalf of Next Of Kin in Inquest into the Death of Patrick Crawford (15) on 10th August 1975

Closing submissions on behalf of the Next of Kin of Master Patrick Crawford who was shot in the grounds of the Royal Victoria Hospital on 10th August 1975 were lodged with the Coroner today. The inquest which opened in 2023 completed this year in Armagh, Antrim and Laganside Courts hearing evidence from civilian witnesses, former…

PPS to make Prosecution Decision in Army Shooting of Conway Brothers by Undercover Army Unit on 15th April 1972 on Friday 26th April 2024

The Public Prosecution Service will issue a decision on Friday 26th April 2024 regarding whether they will prosecute army personnel for the shootings of brothers Gerry and John Conway on the Ballymurphy Road on the 15th April 1972. The brothers were on their way to work walking on the Ballymurphy Road at 7.30am on the…

Annette McGavigan (14)

PPS to Make Prosecution Decision on 1971 Fatal Shooting of Annette McGavigan (14) on Monday 29th April 2024 before Legacy Act Deadline

The PPS in Belfast confirmed today that a prosecutorial decision as to whether army personnel will be prosecuted for the fatal shooting of 14 year old Annette McGavigan in Derry on the 6th September 1971 will issue next Monday 29th April 2024. The decision as to whether army personnel will be prosecuted for the child’s…

Patrick Crawford (15)

Inquest into the Death of Patrick Crawford (15) on 10th August 1975 to resume tomorrow at Armagh Court for Expert Evidence

The legacy inquest into the death of Patrick Crawford, 15, shot in the grounds of the Royal Victoria Hospital on the 10th August 1975 will resume tomorrow at Armagh Courthouse. he Coroner Judge Gilpin is due to hear expert evidence from 3 experts including Professor Jack Crane, former State Pathologist, Anne Kiernan, ballistics expert and…

HCC Represent Challenger to Dalradian Goldmine Planning Application in County Tyrone – Mr Martin Tracey

The first stage of the Public Inquiry into the controversial Dalradian goldmine planning application in County Tyrone began on 20th March 2024.  Our client Martin Tracey, with the assistance of counsel Dan O’Muirigh Bl, was among many others at today’s pre-inquiry meeting to voice their concerns before the Planning Appeal Commission (PAC). Over 40,000 people…

Annette McGavigan (14)

Family of Annette McGavigan (14) initiate action against PPS for Prosecution Decision on 1971 Killing

Joint Press Release Issued on behalf of Harte Coyle Collins, Solicitors & Advocates & Pat Finucane Centre Family of Annette McGavigan issue pre-action protocol letter against PPS for Prosecution Decision before 01 May deadline. Lawyers representing the family of Annette McGavigan issued a pre-action protocol letter against the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) yesterday, requesting a…