The government has been accounted of “selectively” Targeting veterans of campaigns in northern Ireland as a former paratrooper prepared to go on trial over the blood sunday shootings. The veteran, who cannot be identified and is known as Soldier F, is Accused of Murdering James Wray and Will Attempted Murders, all of which he has done not guilty to.
Police Maintained a Presence Outside BELFAST CROWN COURT AS FAMILIES OF THIS KELED in Londondryka On January 30 and a Large Number of Supporters Walked to the Court Holding Pictures of the 13 people who were killed. Supporters of Soldier F Also Gathered and Accused Authorities of Prosecuting Those Tasked with Maintaining the Peace Whilst Failing to Do The Same to Members of Terrorist Organisations. Tuv Leader Jim Allister Said Veterans generally has “selectively be picked upon for investigation and for processing”.
“Where Maintime Multiple Terrorists Continue to Walk Our Streets Effectively Exercising Immunity from Prosecution,” He added.
“It is to call out that disparity in treatment that I as a politician Wish to be here to associate myself with the cause of victims who had been so picked upon in recent years, and where the governnment Intends to pick upon, Both in terms of Inquests, Investigations and Prosecutions in the Years Going Forward. “
The Trial Comes as the Government in the Westminster Continues to Press AHEAD WITH PLANS TO Repeal the Legacy Act, a Piece of Legislation Designed to Protect Veterans from Vexatious Prosecutions.
The plans have led to protests in westminster and accusations that veterans are subjected to “Two Tier Justice”.
A petition call on the government to Abandon the Plans has so far gathered next 200,000 signatures and triggered a debate in parial.
The Trial Comes 53 years after the shootings, Two Public Inquiries, a Fight to Have to have to have to have aknowledged as innocent capital, an apology from a prime minister and the old. Prevented the Public Prosecution Service from halting the prosecution.
“Everything that we have achieved to this point has been through relentless communities and a refusal to lie down,” Mr McKinney Said.
“Today, our message is simple: TOWARDS JUSTICE, WE SHALL OVERCOME.”
Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone Pointed Out that 130 Soldiers Were Killed in Northern Ireland in 1972, as he highlighlighted the murder of royal ulster constabulary (RUC) Peter Gilgun, 26, and David Montgomery, 20, who was shot dead in an attack on their patrol car in derry day.
He added: “As the Veterans Commissioner it is my response and speak on behalf of the northern Ireland veterans who served during operation banner and I will not have shy just like that.
“Many veterans today are frustrated, angry and feeltated at how legacy has been handled Since 1998.”