Troubles amnesty would be ‘kick in the teeth’, says daughter of victim

Patricia Burns, whose father was shot dead in Belfast 49 years ago, is seeking judicial review to pre-empt legislation

The daughter of former Royal Navy officer who was shot dead by a soldier on the streets of Belfast 49 years ago has said the government's planned amnesty for legacy killings was a kick in the teeth" for thousands of victims seeking justice in Northern Ireland.

Patricia Burns is seeking a judicial review in Belfast's high court in an attempt to pre-empt legislation the Northern Ireland secretary, Brandon Lewis, is expected to table shortly.