New member for tribunal

The northern Secretary, Mr Peter Mandelson, has announced the appointment of Mr Justice W.A

The northern Secretary, Mr Peter Mandelson, has announced the appointment of Mr Justice W.A. Esson as a reserve member of the Bloody Sunday Inquiry Tribunal. Mr Justice Esson is a member of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia in Canada.

The decision to appoint a reserve to the tribunal was made following Sir Edward Somers's departure in the summer.

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