A CRITICAL report into the way the Historical Enquires Team investigated Army killings during the Troubles is to be discussed by the Policing Board.
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) on Wednesday ddescribed the HET’s approach as “illegal and untenable”.
NI Chief Constable Matt Baggott ordered the review following criticism of the HET in a University of Ulster report.
The HMIC said the HET investigated some cases with “less vigour than others”.
HARK: Northern Ireland Human Rights Initiative
Carol Anne Kelly was 12 years old when she died after being shot with a plastic bullet while walking along Cherry Park, Twinbrook, Belfast.
Stephen McConomy was 11 years old when he was killed by a plastic bullet fired by the British Army along Fahan Street, Bogside, Derry.
Julie Livingston, 14 years old, was killed by a plastic bullet fired by the British Army while walking along Stewartstown Road, Suffolk, Belfast.
Brian Stewart was 13 years old when he was killed by a plastic bullet near his home on Norglen Road, Turf Lodge, Belfast.
Seamus Duffy was only 15 years old when the Royal Ulster Constabulary killed him with a plastic bullet while walking along Dawson Street, New Lodge, Belfast.
Stephen Geddis died at 10 years old after being shot by a plastic bullet fired by the British Army near his home in Divis Flats, Belfast.
Francis Rowntree died at only 11 years old after being shot by a plastic bullet fired by the British Army near his home in Belfast.
“Is there any one amongst you
Dare to blame it on the kids?
Not a soldier boy was bleeding
When they nailed the coffin lids!”
-John Lennon
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