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Hoodwinked – what the Winkie Irvine case reveals about our compromised rule of law, and the pitfalls of engagement without boundaries.
The conviction of Winston aka “Winkie” Irvine for serious firearms offences raises profound questions about the sincerity of loyalist paramilitaries who claim to be committed to transitioning away from criminality. The case also brings fresh focus to the different standards that apply in Northern Ireland in terms of our rule of law compared to other Continue reading
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The public are under protected and perpetrators are under policed by a slow and soft justice system.
Few crimes types horrify us more than sexual ones, especially when they involve the abuse of children. Violent stranger attack might make the biggest headlines, but they are dwarfed in scale by sexual abuse carried out by people known to the victim. The viewing of child abuse images via the internet is on an entirely Continue reading
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Let’s keep Camlough in perspective and avoid flag waving. Some explanations of the misconduct processes.
The reactions to the story on the BBC NI website about the investigation into the actions of some police officers after Armagh’s epic victory in the all -Ireland GAA Final have been largely misinformed. So in this blog, I will briefly set out some facts and observations that should assist in understanding the issues and Continue reading
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A judicial inquiry is needed into this scandal.
Belfast Newsletter 26.06.2024. Continue reading
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Time for the truth to be told on what really happened and why an innocent officer was suspended.
My article is today’s Belfast Newsletter 11.06.2024 Continue reading
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Sorry seems to be the hardest word.
The officers have been exonerated – but true Justice will not be delivered until there are apologies and accountability. I will soon be writing a detailed expose of this sordid betrayal of two fine, young police officers. Continue reading
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Belfast Newsletter 01.06.2024
Justice delayed is denied. The law abiding officers fully exonerated at last – but not we need to see those who acted unlawfully held to account. Continue reading
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