Menu
18/09/2006
PSNI pay journalists 'damages'
The PSNI have paid an “unprecedented sum of damages” to The Sunday Times' Northern Ireland editor and his wife.
Legal action was launched against the PSNI in May 2003, after they carried out a raid at the Ballymena home of journalists Liam Clarke and Kathryn Johnston.
It is understood that the search operation was carried out under the Official Secrets Act after the publication of transcripts of conversations carried out between Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness and senior government officials.
The couple complained to the Ombudsman`s office who investigated the incident and branded the police raid as “poorly led and unprofessional.”
The case was eventually settled out of court.
Earlier today, a barrister acting on behalf of the couple announced that the PSNI had agreed to pay an undisclosed amount of damages as well as their court costs.
(EF/SP)
Legal action was launched against the PSNI in May 2003, after they carried out a raid at the Ballymena home of journalists Liam Clarke and Kathryn Johnston.
It is understood that the search operation was carried out under the Official Secrets Act after the publication of transcripts of conversations carried out between Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness and senior government officials.
The couple complained to the Ombudsman`s office who investigated the incident and branded the police raid as “poorly led and unprofessional.”
The case was eventually settled out of court.
Earlier today, a barrister acting on behalf of the couple announced that the PSNI had agreed to pay an undisclosed amount of damages as well as their court costs.
(EF/SP)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
14 November 2024
Belfast Christmas Market Announces Dublin Express As Official Travel Partner
Belfast Christmas Market is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary in style, with the announcement of Dublin Express as its official travel partner. Opening its gates on November 16th at 12 noon, the market is expected to attract over a million visitors.
Belfast Christmas Market Announces Dublin Express As Official Travel Partner
Belfast Christmas Market is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary in style, with the announcement of Dublin Express as its official travel partner. Opening its gates on November 16th at 12 noon, the market is expected to attract over a million visitors.
10 September 2002
MLA's call for new firefighters pay scheme
Two UUP MLA's have called on the Northern Ireland Executive to implement a new pay scheme for Ulster's firefighters. North Antrim UUP MLA the Rev Robert Coulter called for the introduction of a new pay formula in a motion to the Assembly on Monday. Mr Coulter said he hoped it would help achieve a real remedy to the question of firefighter’s pay.
MLA's call for new firefighters pay scheme
Two UUP MLA's have called on the Northern Ireland Executive to implement a new pay scheme for Ulster's firefighters. North Antrim UUP MLA the Rev Robert Coulter called for the introduction of a new pay formula in a motion to the Assembly on Monday. Mr Coulter said he hoped it would help achieve a real remedy to the question of firefighter’s pay.
11 August 2016
UUP Slams New PSNI Pilot Scheme
A new PSNI pilot scheme aiming to deal with people who leave petrol stations without paying for their fuel has been slammed by the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP). UUP MLA Jenny Palmer is calling for the new scheme, which has been introduced in Lisburn & Castlereagh and Ards & North Down, to be scrapped as soon as possible.
UUP Slams New PSNI Pilot Scheme
A new PSNI pilot scheme aiming to deal with people who leave petrol stations without paying for their fuel has been slammed by the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP). UUP MLA Jenny Palmer is calling for the new scheme, which has been introduced in Lisburn & Castlereagh and Ards & North Down, to be scrapped as soon as possible.
05 December 2023
35 People Arrested In 17 Day Long PSNI Operation
Thirty five people have been arrested and five properties searched over a 17 day long PSNI operation into the supply and demand of illegal drugs in the city centre and across the wider south Belfast area.
35 People Arrested In 17 Day Long PSNI Operation
Thirty five people have been arrested and five properties searched over a 17 day long PSNI operation into the supply and demand of illegal drugs in the city centre and across the wider south Belfast area.
17 April 2023
Man Detained After Injuring Two PSNI Officers During Arrest
Two PSNI officers have been injured as they transported a man to custody. The man, aged in his 40s, had been arrested in connection with a domestic incident in the Ennislare Road area at around 2.45am on Saturday 15 April. As officers transferred the man to custody, he became agitated and aggressive.
Man Detained After Injuring Two PSNI Officers During Arrest
Two PSNI officers have been injured as they transported a man to custody. The man, aged in his 40s, had been arrested in connection with a domestic incident in the Ennislare Road area at around 2.45am on Saturday 15 April. As officers transferred the man to custody, he became agitated and aggressive.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, soon followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
