Leas Uachtarán Shinn Féin Michelle O’Neill has said the British government must accept today’s ruling in the High Court and grant a public inquiry into the murder of Sean Brown.
Michelle O’Neill said, “Sean Brown’s family has fought every step of the way to achieve truth and justice following his murder in 1997.
“Today’s ruling in the High Court has concluded the only lawful way for this case to comply with human rights’ legislation is through a public inquiry.
“This is an unequivocal decision by the judge, and must be accepted by the British government. There can be no further delays to this case.
“It is now clear the British Secretary of State’s previous referral of Sean Brown’s murder to the ICRIR was flawed and failed to satisfy the British government’s Article 2 obligations.
“I want to commend Sean’s wife, Bridie, and the entire family who did not give up despite decades of delay and denial.
“To uncover the full extent of Sean’s murder, Hilary Benn must now act swiftly to hold a public inquiry and at last, deliver truth and justice for the Brown family.”
