This week's announcement by the British Army General Officer Commanding in Ireland, pretending that he is taking demilitarisation moves, insults the intelligence of every Irish citizen. Free article

The decision of the British House of Lords on Wednesday to give Sinn Féin leave to challenge the denial of party policy development grants in line with its electoral strength is welcome. Britain's highest court of appeal accepted the arguments put forward by Sinn Féin's legal team and granted leave to have a full hearing on this very serious issue. Free article