We have been instructed by
@KNEECAPCEOL
in respect of the recent decision by the Sec of State. She has today been put on notice that her decision is unlawful, and legal proceedings will follow. Our
@darraghmackin
is instructed acting with
@JoeBrolly1993
& Mr Ronan Lavery KC.
Aoife Moore initiates proceedings against Twitter and Eoghan Harris arising out of the recent online abuse of our client.
@aoifegracemoore
. Our
@darraghmackin
acts for Ms Moore.
We are offering specialist
#probono
advice to any Ukrainian nationals in need of asylum / immigration advice following the Russian invasion of
#Ukraine
.
If you need free assistance, contact our immigration team via details in bio. 🇺🇦
We are aware of many fines being imposed at
#BLMBELFAST2020
. We question the lawfulness of these fines. Keep your paperwork & contact us urgently for free advice. 02890328383
#BlackLivesMattters
🚨 BREAKING: Court finds the PSNI has breach of the Article 2 & 3 of the Human Rights Act by not properly investigating the Loyalist attack on the Thierafurth Inn in Kilcoo in 1992. Our
@GavinBooth23
acts.
#PhoenixLaw
#TeamPhoenix
#Collusion
A father and daughter have secured permission in the High Court to challenge the exclusively Christian focused religious education taught in schools in Northern Ireland.
Our
@DarraghMackin
is instructed in this challenge
After 34 years today is the start of the Crown court case against the soldier for the manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie. Our
@darraghmackin
acts for the family of Aidan McAnespie
#AidanMcAnespie
BREAKING: Garfield Beattie given immediate prison for 15 months sentence for threatening our client Denise Mullen by sending her letters purporting to be the East Tyrone UVF. Our
@GavinBooth23
acts in this matter
#GlenanneGang
@FinucaneCentre
Our client
@Mick_Finnegan
has brought defamation proceedings against Irish media outlets after his image was inappropriately used in the reporting of an unprovoked attack on him. Our
@DiarmuidBreck
acts.
More below👇
"The 48 that never came home have now come home. They’re at home in peace that justice has now been done and has been seen to be done.”
@darraghmackin
#JFT48
BREAKING: Following submissions, the Home Office have overturned the decision not to grant Karla McDermott her visa. The Home Office have apologised to our client Mick McDermott. Our
@s_marms
acts for The McDermott family.
#Immigration
#HostileEnvironment
We have now referred Gavin Williamson’s comments in respect of the
#BloodySunday
prosecution to the Attorney General of Northern Ireland.
@darraghmackin
is instructed
Know the Rules - Know your Rights. If you are considering going to the solidarity rally tomorrow have a read and save our number....
#BlackLivesMatter
#Belfast
Solicitor
@darraghmackin
of Phoenix Law, said: "For over four and a half decades the Reavey family have pursued a dignified and admirable campaign for justice which at times seen certain corners vilifying Eugene Reavey
#Justice
#Legacy
#TimeForTruth
UNLAWFUL KILLING - Verdicts of unlawful killing have been returned at the Stardust inquests into the deaths of the 48 people in the 1981 nightclub fire.
Tomorrow, the London Supreme Court will begin to hear the case of ‘the Hooded Men’. The Court will sit as a panel of 7, and the hearing will last 3 days. Our
@darraghmackin
acts with
@HughSoutheyQC
, Adam Straw QC & Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh.
#Stardust
Inquests - Breaking News
The jury has returned the verdict of unlawful killing for all deceased persons. A major vindication for all families and their tireless campaign.
#JFT48
The Hooded Men have issued High Court civil proceedings against former British Prime Minister and Cabinet members who authorised their torture during internment
@darraghmackin
of
@PhoenixLawHR
acts
Investigations into sexual abuse at the notorious Belfast boys’ home Kincora
were allegedly blocked in order to use a paedophile housemaster as an MI5 agent, the High Court has heard.
Our
@MckeeganClaire
acts for the survivors
#Kincora
As part of the
#TeamPhoenix
secret Santa we bought extra presents for all the unaccompanied minor clients we have the privilege of acting for in family & immigration proceedings. We have had a busy day of wrapping and now our elf
@s_marms
is of on her deliveries.
#givethanks
The family of Loughlin Maginn have today settled their High court case against the PSNI and MOD.
Loughlin was murdered in his home in Rathfriland in 25 August 1989. Sir Desmond De Silva found collusion in the murder in his 2012 report.
Our
@GavinBooth23
acts for the family.
Prosecution of soldier to continue in the case of Aidan McAnespie
The family of Aidan McAnespie have welcomed the PPS decision to continue with the prosecution of the soldier.
Our
@darraghmackin
of
#TeamPhoenix
acts for the family
Our
@CiaranMoy
won The Legal Representation Awards at the
#GNIawards
this evening. We are proud to represent the
#LGBT
+ community without fear or prejudice.
Today the High Court found requirement for a
#trans
person to prove that they suffer from a "disorder" to achieve a Gender Recognition Certificate is incompatible with
#HumanRights
. Our
@CiaranMoy
acts. Thanks to
@TRPNI
&
@TransgenderNI
for their support
Relatives launch legal action against PSNI seeking an independent investigation following the publication by the HET that members of the Britiish Amy’s UDR were responsible for the murders at Boyle’s Bar in Cappagh. Our
@GavinBooth23
of
@PhoenixLawHR
is instructed
#Collusion
Majella O'Hare: Family calls for killing to be re-examined. Our
@darraghmackin
acts for the family of 12 year old school girl Majella O’Hare in seeking an independent investigation into the killing.
@MichaelOHare02
supported by
@GTeggart
of
@AmnestyNI
Our client Mr Cavan was granted a 5 year injunction against Jolene Bunting today by Belfast County Court. Sentencing for an earlier breach of an order will proceed on 5 June 2023.
@CiaranMoy
acts for Mr Cavan
Statement from our
@darraghmackin
“Today is a momentous day for the Glenanne families. The families now eagerly await the proposed plans by the
@ChiefConPSNI
to ensure the judgment is complied with & that an indepenendent investigation is completed without delay”.
The AGNI has granted a fresh Inquest into the death of Robert Anderson in Hill Street in Newry in Oct 1971. 3 men were shot dead by the army on that night.
Our
@GavinBooth23
acts for the family
With thanks to
@papertrailpro
&
@FinucaneCentre
for their assistance.
#legacy
BREAKING: leave granted in the High court for our client Denise Mullen to challenge the decision of the DOJ not to revoke Glenanne gang members Garfield Beattie’s licence following threats made to her.
Our
@GavinBooth23
acts for the applicant
@FinucaneCentre
#Glenannegang
'Tomorrow morning we will be at the 'Royal' Courts of Justice in Belfast.
The Court will decide if the British government has a case to answer to us for discrimination based on our political beliefs (an end to the partition of Ireland and “royal” anything).
We think the judge
***PRESS RELEASE - BLACK LIVES MATTER***
Re Police Ombudsman report - we welcome it and PSNI apology but lots more to be done to repair damage, including acknowledgement of racism in NI.
#BlackLivesMatter
Congratulations to our
@CiaranMoy
who has been admitted to the
@NI_GALA1
solicitor panel. This recognises Ciaran’s expertise in
#FamilyLaw
and ability to represent children & their appointed guardian in public law family proceedings.
#ChildrensRights
Dramatic scenes at court with the SOSNI threatening legal action to prevent the disclosure of a gist of sensitive materials in the Fox & McKearney Inquest
#Legacy
Our Peter Corrigan and
@GavinBooth23
act
Legal history will be made this week when the family of Seamus Ludlow will bring the first Article 2 ECHR case to the Irish Supreme court.
The case will be heard by 7 judges on Thursday in Dublin.
Our
@GavinBooth23
acts for the family, alongside Ronan Lavery & Conan Fegan
Delighted and humbled to receive the advancing racial justice award from
@nwmforum
for work surrounding BLM protests. It’s a honour to represent this inspiring and courageous community
#AdvancingRaceEqualityAwards
BREAKING: Our Client Ivor Bell has today been acquitted of soliciting the murder of Jean McConville. On foot of the Judge’s direction, the Jury returned a Not Guilty verdict on all counts.
Phoenix Law appear tomorrow in the Court of Appeal in the legacy cases of Barnard (the Glenanne Series) and McGuigan (the Hooded men) in which the PSNI will seek permission to appeal to the UK Supreme Court.
#TeamPhoenix
#Legacy
#HumanRights
Many congratulations to our partner
@CiaranMoy
who was sworn into office as a Deputy County Court Judge yesterday by the Lady Chief Justice . We are so proud of this achievement!
CCRC are to reopen the review into the safety of Brendan McConvilles and John Paul Woottons conviction following a successful legal challenge by our
@darraghmackin
#Craigavon2
‘Ballymurphy’s moment of truth’ - The Court will today hand down Judgment in the Ballymurphy Inquest. Our client Janet Donnelly whose father was killed at the manse field is in today’s
@irish_news
. Our
@darraghmackin
acts for the family of Joseph Murphy.
The family of Seamus Ludlow will be before the Court of Appeal in Dublin tomorrow from 10:30am arguing for the two further Commissions of Investigation.
It will be heard in Court 16, Courts of Criminal justice. Our
@GavinBooth23
acts for the family
#TeamPhoenix
#SeamusLudlow
The Police Ombudsman has identified serious policing failures in responding to complaints of sexual abuse made by victims at Kincora Boys' Home.
Our
@MckeeganClaire
acts for the survivors of Kincora
#HumanRights
#TeamPhoenix
The family of one of three men shot dead by the British Army in Newry’s Hill Street in Oct 1971 have raised concerns around the delay in the Attorney General making a decision to hold a fresh inquest.
Our
@GavinBooth23
acts for the family of Robert Anderson
The Coroner has today handed down a ruling dismissing Mr Butterly’s application to remove the verdict ‘Unlawful Killing’ from the jury. Our
#TeamPhoenix
acts for 47 of the Stardust families.
@48NeverCameHome
Our client from Somalia has been granted Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK, marking a significant milestone in their journey.
Congratulations and best wishes for the future!
#TeamPhoenix
Today we remember the 48 young people who never came home after attending the Valentine’s Disco at the Stardust in Co Dublin. In April of this year, our clients' inquests will start. Despite numerous obstacles, our clients have never given up their campaign for justice. 1/2
Our
@MckeeganClaire
welcomes the announcement of a public inquiry for
@ForMuckamore
. We await terms of reference and must note it was regrettable
#judicialreview
proceedings proved necessary to bring about this development. A step forward for patients and families today!
Glenanne Gang member arrested over ‘threats’ to kill victim’s daughter. We now intend on seeking the revocation of Mr Beattie’s license as a result of his actions. Peter Corrigan and
@GavinBooth23
act for Ms Denise Mullen.
#TeamPhoenix
Our
@GavinBooth23
and
@darraghmackin
appeared before the court today alongside
@CatSeeley
in which it was confirmed that our child’s parent will not be prosecuted for keeping her daughter home during this virus, which in the circumstances, is ‘an unavoidable cause’.
#TeamPhoenix
The Court of Appeal today received a formal undertaking that the funding required for victims’ pensions will now be made available. Our
@darraghmackin
acted in the landmark challenge for Mr Turley.
#Legacy
#HumanRights
🚨BREAKING: This morning the High Court in Dublin has found that a verdict of Unlawful Killing WILL be available to the jury in the Stardust Inquests.
Our Darragh Mackin, Harry Robinson, Colm Dore and Diarmuid Brecknell act for the families.
#JusticeForThe48
#TeamPhoenix
BREAKING: The Court of Appeal finds that the Executive Office is under a legal duty to make the payments for the Legacy Victims’ Pensions. The case was taken by Brian Turley one of the Hooded Men who was represented by
@darraghmackin
, with
@judebunting
and Barry Macdonald QC, SC
Judicial review against the Minister of Education etc stayed until Friday on the understanding that decision in respect of school closures now imminent in light of further developments.
@darraghmackin
@GavinBooth23
act on behalf of the mother and child.
A member of staff at Muckamore Abbey Hospital threatened to cut off a vulnerable patient’s penis and break his jaw if he spoke about the abuse he suffered at the facility, an inquiry has heard.
Our
@MckeeganClaire
and
@McclintockAnna
act
#Muckamore
#TeamPhoenix
Team Phoenix are delighted to have received the GNI Legal Representation Award 2023 for their representation of the LGBTQI+ community in Northern Ireland.
#TeamPhoenix
#GNIAwards
Former British army solider to be sentenced today for the manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie.
53-year-old David Holden was convicted in November of the manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie.
Our
@darraghmackin
acts for the McAnespie family.
Confirmed: Case instructed by the mother of a child in an Armagh primary school.
"It is a deplorable situation when a mother has to initiate urgent legal proceedings to ensure her child... is afforded the necessary safeguards and protections required under law."
Mid Ulster collusion cases to be heard early next year. Our
@GavinBooth23
represents the family of Thomas Casey, the family of Charles & Teresa Fox, the family of Seamus Dillon & the family of Kevin & John McKearney in these matters.
#Collusion
#MidUlster
Legacy Inquests into the murders of Kevin and John McKearney & Charles and Teresa Fox have opened today.
Both Co. Tyrone families have waited over 30 years for an inquest to be held.
Our Peter Corrigan,
@darraghmackin
@GavinBooth23
@DiarmuidBreck
act
#Legacy
Inquest
Very productive and emotional meeting tonight with the Stardust families ahead of the first preliminary hearing this Wed 15th Oct 2020.
#Stardust
#TheyNeverCameHome
#JFT48
Documents uncovered in the
#HoodedMen
case show that a British Cabinet Minster was shown a real life demonstration of the
#Torture
that would be used on the
#Hoodedmen
in an interrogation centre after internment was introduced.
@darraghmackin
of
@PhoenixLawHR
is instructed
New documents emerge on the 30th anniversary of the murders at Cappagh stating that the murders were carried out by professionals, who had spotters placed watching the area.
The families have never been provided with these documents by the state.
Our
@GavinBooth23
acts