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Apology to institutional abuse survivors 'failed miserably' - Derry campaigner

A leading campaigner has rejected an apology offered to the survivors of institutional abuse. Derry man Jon McCourt, from Survivors North West, said the apology offered by Stormont's politicians was 'touching,' but the remose offered by Church ...

14 Mar 2022 at 15:33

Northern Ireland

Kincora abuse victim vows to pursue civil action

A former resident at a notorious boys’ home has vowed to pursue his civil action over claims he was trafficked for sexual abuse. Richard Kerr, who spent time as a child at Kincora Boys’ Home in east Belfast, is seeking damages from the ...

14 Mar 2022 at 11:55

Brandon Lewis welcomes ‘deserved’ apology for historical institutional abuse

Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis said “it is only right” that victims of historical institutional abuse will receive a formal apology in Stormont. The apology will be given by five Stormont ministers on behalf of the ...

09 Mar 2022 at 15:25

Long-awaited apology at Stormont for historical institutional abuse victims

A long-awaited public apology to the victims of historical institutional abuse will be delivered later at Stormont. Survivors will watch on in the Assembly chamber as a minute’s silence is held before ministers offer an ...

11 Mar 2022 at 03:55

Northern Ireland

Institutional abuse victims group rejects ‘downgraded apology’ plans

A victims group has said that it will not attend an apology to victims of historical institutional abuse in Northern Ireland next month. The group, called Survivors Together, has rejected plans for the apology and ...

17 Feb 2022 at 19:25

Derry News

First Minister quitting "will have a catastrophic impact on victims and survivors" of abuse, says Survivors Chairperson McCourt

The resignation of Paul Givan as First Minister “will have a catastrophic impact on victims and survivors” of historical institutional abuse, says the Chairperson of the North West branch of the Survivors group. ...

03 Feb 2022 at 19:33

Northern Ireland

Parties agree format for apology to victims of institutional abuse

Stormont parties have agreed a format for an apology to victims of historical institutional abuse in Northern Ireland on March 11. Campaigners on behalf of victims and survivors have welcomed the development, ...

14 Feb 2022 at 18:25

Derry News

McLaughlin: Apology for HIA victims should not have taken five years

SDLP Foyle MLA, Sinéad McLaughlin, has said it is regrettable that a formal apology for victims and survivors of historical institutional abuse (HIA) has taken five years from the publication of the Hart ...

20 Jan 2022 at 17:33

Public apology for historic institutional abuse in NI to be made on March 11

A public apology to victims and survivors of historical institutional abuse in Northern Ireland will be given on March 11. First Minister Paul Givan and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill confirmed ...

20 Jan 2022 at 12:55

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Historical institutional abuse awareness campaign

Jon McCourt, the tireless Derry advocate for victims and survivors of historical institutional abuse, has welcomed a new campaign around the issue. Jon spoke to Derry Now following the Executive ...

23 Mar 2023 at 12:33

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Freedom of City proposed for Victims' Campaigner

A proposal to confer the Freedom of the City and District on Derry victims’ campaigner, Jon McCourt will be considered at the next full meeting of Derry City and Strabane District Council. Mr ...

17 Jul 2023 at 17:33

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BREAKING: Religious Institutions criticised for failure to contribute to Historical Abuse Redress Scheme

Well-known Derry advocate for victims and survivors of historical institutional abuse, Jon McCourt, has heavily criticised the institutions responsible for failing to provide any redress. ...

10 Apr 2024 at 15:33

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