25 February 1999 Edition
Bloody Sunday threat lifted
Relatives of the 14 victims were granted leave to apply for a judicial review on Tuesday 16 February in order to fight British paratroopers attempts to keep their identity anonymous.
Four of the British soldiers involved in the massacre had been granted permission by the London high court to try to overturn Lord Saville's decision that they could be named when they give evidence.
Some relatives had threatened to withdraw their support from the enquiry but then decided to fight the decision.
The families, however, were very disappointed at the inquiry's decision not to recommend that their legal costs be paid out of public funds.
Michael Lavery, QC, representing the families, said the soldiers costs were being paid by the treasury and the tribunal ought to conduct its proceedings in such a way as to ensure equal treatment.
The soldiers application is due to be heard in London on Tuesday 23 February.
Four of the British soldiers involved in the massacre had been granted permission by the London high court to try to overturn Lord Saville's decision that they could be named when they give evidence.
Some relatives had threatened to withdraw their support from the enquiry but then decided to fight the decision.
The families, however, were very disappointed at the inquiry's decision not to recommend that their legal costs be paid out of public funds.
Michael Lavery, QC, representing the families, said the soldiers costs were being paid by the treasury and the tribunal ought to conduct its proceedings in such a way as to ensure equal treatment.
The soldiers application is due to be heard in London on Tuesday 23 February.