Mallaghan addresses Bloody Sunday commemoration in London
Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan has addressed a commemoration in London remembering those killed and affected by the events of 30 January, 1972 in Derry.
The Mid Ulster MP said, “We gathered to remember the fourteen innocent people shamefully murdered by the British Parachute Regiment in January 1972.
“I paid tribute to the Bloody Sunday families who, 53 years on, remain resolute, determined and courageous in their pursuit of truth and justice for their loved ones.
“Just before Christmas, a judge in the Crown Court ruled that there is sufficient evidence for Soldier F to stand trial – on the charges of murder and attempted murder – for his actions on Bloody Sunday.
“That ruling is welcome and stands as further vindication for families who – for over five decades – have not given up in their fight.
“The British Labour Party’s commitment to ‘repeal and replace’ the Tories’ callous Legacy Act is welcome, however, we are vigilant as to how that repeal is rolled-out.
“It’s clear the ICRIR does not command the confidence of the vast majority of victims and survivors, and has been rejected by the Irish government and every political party on the island of Ireland.
“It’s time for the British government to listen to families’ concerns, fully ‘repeal and replace’ the Legacy Act and return to the principles of the Stormont House Agreement.”
