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12/05/2021
Ballymurphy Families Vindicated
The pronouncement of 10 people killed in west Belfast in 1971 as innocent has been welcomed by deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill.
The British Army was found to be responsible for nine of the deaths of 10 people in Ballymurphy in August 1971.
Ms O'Neill said: "What happened in Ballymurphy was state murder and for decades the British government have covered it up. Now the truth has been laid bare for all to see.
"But still this British government are attempting to slam the door to justice closed in the face of these families and others killed by the state or as a result of collusion.
"As the findings from the inquest were being read, the British government was announcing its plans to legislate to cover up its role in the conflict and to put current and former British soldiers beyond justice and the law.
"British state forces cannot be above the law. We must deal with the past, including the British state's role, and the Stormont House Agreement must be implemented immediately."
The British Army was found to be responsible for nine of the deaths of 10 people in Ballymurphy in August 1971.
Ms O'Neill said: "What happened in Ballymurphy was state murder and for decades the British government have covered it up. Now the truth has been laid bare for all to see.
"But still this British government are attempting to slam the door to justice closed in the face of these families and others killed by the state or as a result of collusion.
"As the findings from the inquest were being read, the British government was announcing its plans to legislate to cover up its role in the conflict and to put current and former British soldiers beyond justice and the law.
"British state forces cannot be above the law. We must deal with the past, including the British state's role, and the Stormont House Agreement must be implemented immediately."
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