The family of a murdered Belfast pensioner have said they are greatly disappointed by the refusal of the British Attorney General to review the sentences handed out to his killers.
The family of Harry Holland have consistently argued that the prison terms imposed after his death in September 2007 were far too lenient.
Harry Holland, a 65-year-old greengrocer, was stabbed to death with a screwdriver in west Belfast as he tried to stop a gang stealing his van.
An 18-year-old youth was later sentenced to 12 years in prison for the murder of Mr Holland. Another teenage youth was given four years, and a 17-year-old girl was put on probation.
The Holland family asked the Attorney General in London to review what they considered to be unduly lenient sentences, but they have been informed that Baroness Scotland, the AG, has refused to consider changing the prison terms.
The local MP Gerry Adams said her refusal was inadequate and deeply disappointing.
