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The PSNI's Legacy Investigations Branch is looking at a number of historical events

Court considers PSNI independence in Troubles cases

UK Supreme Court judges will consider whether the Legacy Investigations Branch was "sufficiently independent" to investigate the shooting of Jean Smyth, 24, in 1972 and the detention of the "hooded men" in 1971.

Ireland • 14 Jun 21

The men were hooded and flown by helicopter to a secret location, later revealed as a British Army camp

Goverment's 'Hooded men' appeal rejected by ECHR

The European Court of Human Rights has rejected a request by Ireland to refer the case of the 'Hooded men' to the court's Grand Chamber.

News • 11 Sep 18

The High Court was told the proceedings were now moot

Court proceedings over 'Hooded Men' appeal withdrawn

High Court proceedings brought over the Government's consideration of an appeal against a decision of the European Court of Human Rights in relation to the 'Hooded Men' are to be withdrawn.

Courts • 13 Jun 18

A number of the 'Hooded Men' at a press conference earlier this year

Appeal of torture ruling welcomed by 'Hooded Men'

The Government decision to seek a referral of the ruling in the Ireland v UK torture case to the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights has been welcomed by the 'Hooded Men'.

Analysis and Comment • 13 Jun 18

The European Court of Human Rights ruled in March that the 14 men were not tortured

Govt to appeal 'Hooded Men' torture claims ruling

The Government is to attempt to challenge a decision that the ill-treatment of a group of 14 prisoners, known as the 'Hooded Men', by the RUC and British Army does not qualify as torture.

Hooded Men • 12 Jun 18

The 'hooded men' appear at a news conference after today's judgment by the European Court of Human Rights

Govt could seek 'hooded men' judgment review

The 'hooded men' described today's ruling by the European Court of Human Rights as "a missed opportunity", but the Government could yet request a referral to the Grand Chamber to review it.

Analysis and Comment • 20 Mar 18

The European court came to a different conclusion than the European Commission of Human Rights

Q&A: 'Hooded men' case at ECHR

Some key questions following the decision of the ECHR to reject Ireland's call to find people detained by the UK during the Troubles in the so-called 'hooded men' case suffered torture.

Courts • 20 Mar 18

The men said they were subjected to a number of torture methods

European court rejects 'hooded men' torture claims

The European Court of Human Rights has rejected a request by Ireland to find that the so-called 'Hooded Men' detained by the UK suffered torture.

Ireland • 21 Mar 18

The 14 men were interned in Northern Ireland in 1971

Court quashes PSNI decision on Hooded Men investigation

The High Court in Belfast has quashed a decision by the PSNI not to take further steps to identify and prosecute those responsible for the alleged torture of the so-called Hooded Men.

Hooded Men • 27 Oct 17

Willie Fraser said he hopes to meet with gardaí in the coming weeks to discuss the plans for parade

Plans for 'Love Ulster' loyalist rally in Dublin

The loyalist campaigner Willie Fraser has said that he is planning another 'Love Ulster' style rally through Dublin city centre.

News • 06 Dec 14

The ‘Hooded Men’ were subjected to interrogation techniques which the ECHR found to be inhumane and degrading treatment

Government lodges torture application with ECHR

The Government has lodged an application with the European Court of Human Rights for a revision of its landmark judgment in the Ireland v United Kingdom state case.

News • 04 Dec 14

An RTÉ documentary in June revealed new evidence the British government authorised the 'deep interrogation' tactics

Call to re-open case over alleged torture in North

Amnesty International has demanded the re-opening of a landmark case against Britain over the alleged use of torture in Northern Ireland during the Troubles.

News • 24 Nov 14

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