US EditionUse of lethal force in killing of four IRA men by SAS soldiers was not justified, High Court rules
- The High Court ruled that the use of lethal force by SAS soldiers against four IRA men in 1992 was not justified, according to Mr. Justice Michael Humphreys.
- Mr. Justice Humphreys found that the soldiers did not honestly believe lethal force was necessary and described their actions as unreasonable.
- The inquest revealed that the IRA members were attempting to flee and posed no threat when they were shot, contrary to the soldiers' claims.
- State agencies were criticized for perpetuating false narratives about the incident, which influenced media reporting and public perception.
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UK court rules British military ‘not justified’ in 1992 IRA killings
The Coroner’s Court in Northern Ireland ruled on Thursday that the use of lethal force by the British Special Air Service (SAS) in 1992 was “not justified” when it resulted in the killing of four members of the Irish Republican Army (IRA). The judgment found that the SAS, a specialist British military force, did not possess an “honest belief” that lethal force was “necessary” and that their actions were not properly controlled. Justice Michael H…
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Use of force in killing of four IRA men ‘not justified’ – coroner
Use of lethal force by the SAS soldiers was ‘not reasonable’, Mr Justice Michael Humphreys concluded.
·London, United Kingdom
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