PSNI decision to end ‘hooded men’ inquiry was unlawful, says court

Supreme court ruling on police inquiry into men interrogated by British army during Troubles described as landmark victory'

The UK supreme court has ruled that a Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) decision in 2014 to discontinue an investigation into allegations that men were hooded and interrogated by the British army at the height of the Troubles was unlawful.

The ruling, described as a landmark victory" by the solicitor representing 14 men at the centre of the case, is the second legacy case this week to expose shortcomings in the application of the due process of law since the Troubles ended.