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The Journal
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Journal
UK government seeks Supreme Court appeal over ruling on public inquiry in Sean Brown case
THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT has sought permission from the UK Supreme Court to appeal a court ruling that ordered it to hold a public inquiry into the killing of GAA official Sean Brown. The Court of Appeal in Belfast ruled in April that the ongoing failure to hold a public inquiry in the Brown case was unlawful and 'cannot stand'. The court affirmed an earlier High Court ruling compelling the British government to hold a public inquiry. The Appeal Court judges said their final order compelling Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn to establish an inquiry would come into effect on 2 June. Earlier this month, it was confirmed that Benn would seek leave to take the case to the Supreme Court following the Court of Appeal decision. According to the court's website , the permission to appeal from the government has now been lodged. Brown, 61, the chairman of Bellaghy Wolfe Tones GAA Club in Co Derry, was ambushed, kidnapped and murdered by loyalist paramilitaries as he locked the gates of the club in May 1997. Advertisement No one has ever been convicted of Sean Brown's murder. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo No-one has ever been convicted of his killing. Last year, a coroner halted an inquest into the Brown killing, expressing concern that his ability to examine the case had been 'compromised' by the extent of confidential state material being excluded from the proceedings on national security grounds. Preliminary inquest proceedings had already heard that in excess of 25 people had been linked by intelligence to the murder, including several state agents. It had also been alleged in court that surveillance of a suspect in the murder was temporarily stopped on the evening of the killing, only to resume again the following morning. Coroner Mr Justice Patrick Kinney called on the British government to establish a public inquiry into the loyalist murder. Benn decided against holding an inquiry, arguing that the case could instead be dealt with by a new Troubles investigatory body, the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR). Sean Brown's widow Bridie challenged Benn's decision not to order a public inquiry and High Court judge Mr Justice Humphreys found in her favour in December and ordered the UK government to establish one. They then appealed against that decision. The Northern Ireland Secretary contends the case involves a key constitutional principle of who should order public inquiries, the Government or the judiciary. With reporting from Press Association Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
RTÉ News
3 days ago
- Politics
- RTÉ News
UK government seeks to appeal ruling over Brown inquiry
The British government has lodged papers seeking permission of the UK Supreme Court to appeal an order mandating a public inquiry into the murder of GAA chairman Sean Brown. The Supreme Court has now listed the case on its website. The British government applied for what is known as Permission to Appeal or PTA. It is seeking to overturn an order of the Belfast High Court that it must hold a public inquiry into Mr Brown's murder. That order was reaffirmed by Northern Ireland's Court of Appeal when the case was first appealed there. Mr Brown was abducted and murdered by loyalists as he locked up Bellaghy Wolfe Tones GAA club in 1997. A now discontinued inquest heard that several British state agents were amongst 25 people linked by intelligence to his killing. The Belfast courts ruled that with the shutting down of criminal and civil avenues to justice for Troubles cases by the controversial UK Legacy Act, a public inquiry was the only way for the British authorities to comply with its responsibility to provide a proper investigation into the murder. The Brown family will now get an opportunity to object to the granting of a hearing at the Supreme Court. A decision on whether to accept the case is expected in around four months. If permission to take the case to the Supreme Court is granted, the hearing is likely to be some six to nine months later.
Belfast Telegraph
6 days ago
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
How ‘Walk for Truth' in support of late Sean Brown's family showcased best the GAA has to offer
There is no doubt that when GAA players and supporters get behind a good cause, they do not do so in half-measures. Such was the case last weekend when 'The Walk for Truth' in honour of the late Bellaghy GAA stalwart Sean Brown took place.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Proposed $21M settlement reached with victims of Ottawa doctor Vincent Nadon
Victims of a former Ottawa doctor convicted of sexual assault and voyeurism against his patients at a University of Ottawa health clinic may soon be eligible to receive compensation as part of a settlement with the school. If approved, the proposed $21 million settlement would be disbursed among the members of the class-action lawsuit, including any patient of the University of Ottawa Health Services who was recorded without their consent or sexually assaulted by Vincent Nadon. The proposed settlement, obtained by CBC News, proposes that a team of trauma-informed, experienced psychologists will classify members into four categories "based on the severity of abuse experienced." As part of the fund, an estimated $1 million will be allocated for victims who suffered "past or future income loss or lost educational opportunities." It has been nearly seven years since the class action against Nadon and the university was initiated — "a long and difficult journey to seek justice for the more than 140 known victims," said Sean Brown, the lead lawyer for the firm representing the plaintiffs, in a news release. "We expect that additional survivors may come forward in the days ahead. We are proud of the dedication and perseverance our team showed in securing a just outcome." The university and its clinic admit no wrongdoing, according to the release and the court documents. Hearing set for September Nadon was arrested in January 2018 for secretly recording dozens of his patients over nearly 30 years. He was practising medicine at the university's family health clinic on Rideau Street when the assaults took place. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario stripped Nadon of his medical licence in 2020, more than a year after he pleaded guilty to 14 sexual assault and voyeurism charges. He was sentenced to eight years in prison, less one year for time already served, but was granted full parole in 2021. A hearing to decide whether to approve the settlement is scheduled for Sept. 8 in Ottawa's Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
CBC
22-05-2025
- Health
- CBC
Proposed $21M settlement reached with victims of Ottawa doctor Vincent Nadon
Victims of a former Ottawa doctor convicted of sexual assault and voyeurism against his patients at a University of Ottawa health clinic may soon be eligible to receive compensation as part of a settlement with the school. If approved, the proposed $21 million settlement would be disbursed among the members of the class-action lawsuit, including any patient of the University of Ottawa Health Services who was recorded without their consent or sexually assaulted by Vincent Nadon. The proposed settlement, obtained by CBC News, proposes that a team of trauma-informed, experienced psychologists will classify members into four categories "based on the severity of abuse experienced." As part of the fund, an estimated $1 million will be allocated for victims who suffered "past or future income loss or lost educational opportunities." It has been nearly seven years since the class action against Nadon and the university was initiated — "a long and difficult journey to seek justice for the more than 140 known victims," said Sean Brown, the lead lawyer for the firm representing the plaintiffs, in a news release. "We expect that additional survivors may come forward in the days ahead. We are proud of the dedication and perseverance our team showed in securing a just outcome." The university and its clinic admit no wrongdoing, according to the release and the court documents. Hearing set for September Nadon was arrested in January 2018 for secretly recording dozens of his patients over nearly 30 years. He was practising medicine at the university's family health clinic on Rideau Street when the assaults took place. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario stripped Nadon of his medical licence in 2020, more than a year after he pleaded guilty to 14 sexual assault and voyeurism charges. He was sentenced to eight years in prison, less one year for time already served, but was granted full parole in 2021. A hearing to decide whether to approve the settlement is scheduled for Sept. 8 in Ottawa's Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
