The Northern Secretary is to proceed with a formal challenge to a proposal to re-release a leading loyalist paramilitary from prison. Mr Peter Mandelson has filed papers with the Sentence Re view Commissioners contesting their preliminary view that Johnny Adair is qualified to leave Maghaberry Prison.
Challenge to release of Adair
The Northern Secretary is to proceed with a formal challenge to a proposal to re-release a leading loyalist paramilitary from…
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