Families of UVF Victims Vow Legal Action After Inquiry Refusal

Secretary of State Hilary Benn denies public inquiry into 1992 Co Tyrone killings, urging investigation by Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery.

The families of four people killed by the UVF in Co Tyrone in 1992 have pledged to continue their fight for a public inquiry after their request was denied.
Kevin McKearney, his uncle Jack McKearney, and his in-laws Charlie and Teresa Fox were all killed in separate attacks by loyalists.
A coroner had previously halted an inquest into the deaths, citing withheld sensitive files on national security grounds.
Secretary of State Hilary Benn recommended the case be investigated by the ICRIR, a body established by the previous government’s Legacy Act.
The families and their legal representatives argue that the ICRIR lacks independence and are preparing to challenge the decision in court.