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'Gavin Robsinson has no place advising us to give anything up, least of all our legitimate quest for justice' - Tony Doherty.
Chair of the Bloody Sunday Trust, Tony Doherty has criticised DUP leader Gavin Robinson for his criticism of the Bloody Sunday Families' actions "in the pursuit of others".
Following Wednesday's PPS (Public Prosecution Service) decision not to prosecute British soldiers investigated for perjury, Mr Robinson said the Bloody Sunday families should “move on” without the need for “endless pursuits of others”.
Mr Doherty, whose father was murdered on Bloody Sunday, said Mr Robinson's comments referred to "those who shot our loved ones to death on our streets, exhorting us to give up our quest for justice".
"Mr Robinson’s words and actions on social media after Soldier F was acquitted in October 2025, when he posted the banner of the Parachute Regiment, were and remain deeply hurtful to the families," addded Mr Doherty.
"Indeed, we called on him to take them down and to apologise for his gross insensitivity, effectively rubbing our noses in it, he has refused to do so and has basically ignored us.
"Because of his stance, I shortly afterwards reported his actions to the Professional Conduct Committee, as Mr Robinson is still a barrister and a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland. My complaint is currently being processed.
"Gavin Robsinson has no place advising us to give anything up, least of all our legitimate quest for justice. His focus, in responding to today’s PPS decision not to prosecute soldiers for perjury, should have been on addressing the hurt that he himself has caused, take down his offensive post and apologise. If he is not prepared to do that, he should simply keep out of it."
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