Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin has called on the British government to live up to its previous commitment to scrap the cruel Legacy Act.

The Mid Ulster MLA said:

“Sean Brown’s family have fought for over 27 years to establish the full extent of the events which led to his murder.

“Today’s ruling in the High Court is a vindication of the Brown family’s efforts and their determination to not give up fighting for the truth.

“The British government must live up to its previous commitments and scrap the Legacy Act in full.

“The majority of families have been clear that they have no confidence in the ICRIR, and nor does the body have the necessary powers to deliver truth and justice.

“The only way to establish the full extent of what happened to Sean Brown is through an independent statutory public inquiry.

“This was recommended by the Coroner in March and was also supported by the PSNI, the GAA and others.

“The British government must move beyond their acts of bad faith, and finally live up to their commitment to work with families on an agreed way forward for legacy by a return to the key principles and mechanisms agreed at Stormont House.”