Sean Brown family ‘regret’ over move to appeal public inquiry ruling

On Friday, a Northern Ireland Office (NIO) spokesperson said they had “enormous sympathy for Mrs Brown and her family who have suffered so much since Sean Brown’s murder”.

“The recent judgement by the High Court, however, raises a number of important issues, including matters of constitutional significance that go beyond this individual case.

“The government has therefore lodged a notice of appeal to the Court of Appeal and we are seeking expedition.”

The NIO added that the appeal would “not delay the government’s determination to repeal and replace the Legacy Act, and to reform Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) to strengthen its capacity to find answers for victims and families”.