Case involving Foyle MP Colum Eastwood mentioned at Derry Magistrates' Court
Mr Eastwood (42) of Duncreggan Road, Goretti Horgan (59) of Westland Avenue and Davina Pulis (36) of Knoxhill Park Robert Paul Maxwell (60) of Rathlin Drive and Jude Coffey (27) of Gartan Square all in Derry are charged with taking part in the procession on February 14, 2024
The case of Foyle MP Colum Eastwood who is charged in connection with taking part in an unnotified procession in support of Palestine was mentioned at Derry Magistrates' Court today.
Mr Eastwood (42) of Duncreggan Road, Goretti Horgan (59) of Westland Avenue and Davina Pulis (36) of Knoxhill Park Robert Paul Maxwell (60) of Rathlin Drive and Jude Coffey (27) of Gartan Square all in Derry are charged with taking part in the procession on February 14, 2024.
At the previous appearance Ciaran Shiels solicitor for the former SDLP leader told the court that representations were being made to the PPS as to the reasons behind the decision to prosecute.
At today's hearing the court heard that so time was needed to consider representations made in the case.
Mr Eastwood was not present in court and District Judge Conor Heaney adjourned the case until July 8 to allow the representations to be considered.
A pro-Palestinian demonstration occurred outside the courthouse during the brief hearing.