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Over 400 extreme pornographic images found on County Derry man's phone

Police found more than 400 extreme pornographic videos and images on a Limavady man's phone after they arrested him for a drug offence, a court has heard. David Johnston, of Irwin Avenue, appeared before Limavady Magistrates Court, sitting in ...

25 Oct 2023 at 19:15

Northern Ireland

Vast majority of veterans ‘totally opposed’ to reintroduction of legacy inquests

The vast majority of veterans who served in Northern Ireland are totally opposed to the reintroduction of legacy inquests, MPs have been told. Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone told a Westminster committee there is a ...

07 May 2025 at 18:18

Northern Ireland

Bloody Sunday shootings ‘unjustified and gratuitous’, soldier murder trial told

The shooting of civilians on Bloody Sunday by a former paratrooper and his platoon mates were “unjustified”, “unnecessary” and “gratuitous”, the veteran’s murder trial has heard. Soldier F, who cannot be identified, is accused of ...

15 Sept 2025 at 19:43

Northern Ireland

Family of Bloody Sunday victim hails ‘momentous day’ as Soldier F trial begins

The family of a man killed on Bloody Sunday has described the start of an Army veteran’s trial for his murder as a “momentous day” in their five-decade campaign for justice. The long-awaited trial of the former paratrooper ...

15 Sept 2025 at 11:02

Northern Ireland

Unionist parties pledge support for new Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner

Unionist parties have pledged their support for Northern Ireland’s next Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone. Secretary of State Hilary Benn announced Mr Johnstone’s appointment on Wednesday to lead the Northern Ireland ...

18 Dec 2024 at 19:39

Northern Ireland

Welcome and concern over planned ‘protections’ for former soldiers

Planned “protections” for former British soldiers alongside a new deal for addressing Northern Ireland’s past have sparked both concern and welcome. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer revealed a deal for veterans will be ...

26 Sept 2025 at 12:14

Northern Ireland

Human rights chief criticises ‘misleading characterisation’ of her legacy quotes

The head of the Northern Ireland Humans Rights Commission has rejected claims that she questioned the integrity of former security forces personnel working on legacy cases in the region. Chief Commissioner Alyson ...

05 Nov 2025 at 15:56

Northern Ireland

New legacy body offers ‘amnesty in all but name’, MPs told

Proposed new legacy mechanisms for Northern Ireland offer an “amnesty in all but name”, Northern Ireland Veterans’ Commissioner has warned. David Johnstone criticised the plan to allow people responsible for ...

05 Nov 2025 at 16:57

Northern Ireland

Witness safeguards for legacy bodies ‘oversold’ as veteran protections

The Government has made a “big mistake” in claiming new safeguards for witnesses in legacy mechanisms in Northern Ireland are “protections” for veterans, MPs have been told. Northern Ireland Veterans’ ...

05 Nov 2025 at 17:24

Local News

Family of Bloody Sunday victim hails ‘momentous day’ as Soldier F trial begins

The family of a man killed on Bloody Sunday has described the start of a British Army veteran’s trial for his murder as a “momentous day” in their five-decade campaign for justice. The long-awaited ...

15 Sept 2025 at 11:07

Local News

Bloody Sunday shootings ‘unjustified and gratuitous’, soldier murder trial told

15 Sept 2025 at 12:44

Northern Ireland

Veterans welcome acquittal of Soldier F over Bloody Sunday killings

Veterans will welcome the acquittal of Soldier F, Northern Ireland’s advocate for ex-service men and women has said. Veterans Commissioner for the region, David Johnstone, acknowledged the ...

23 Oct 2025 at 15:14

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