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…

Legacy Inquests being “sabotaged” by lack of resources, Lawyer representing Troubles bereaved says – Irish Times 15.2.2024

Legacy inquests being ‘sabotaged’ by lack of resources, lawyer representing Troubles bereaved says Patricia Coyle says it is ‘scandalous’ UK ministry of defence appears to be ‘deliberately under-resourcing a particular job’ Expand Mark Thompson, of Relatives for Justice, speaks during a protest against the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill outside the Northern Ireland…

Harte Coyle Collins, Solicitors & Advocates Awarded Stamp of Excellence by Lexcel for 10th Year

Harte Coyle Collins, Solicitors & Advocates have successfully achieved Lexcel accreditation for 2023-2024. The firm, which first received the stamp of excellence by the Law Society accredited assessment body Lexcel in 2013 retained the quality benchmark for the 10th year running. The Partners, Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and support staff at the firm take pride in…