Menu
18/08/2003
Scappaticci fails in court bid
The west Belfast man alleged in numerous Sunday newspapers to be the army spy 'Stakeknife' has failed in his court bid to have his name cleared through Security Minister, Jane Kennedy.
Freddie Scappaticci, 59, wanted the High Court in Belfast to order Ms Kennedy to publicly comment on the allegations which appeared in local papers in May.
Four Sunday newspapers had identified Mr Scappaticci as British Army spy 'Stakeknife'. They claimed he was behind the murder of numerous IRA informers despite being a paid member of the British security forces himself.
However, in court today, Lord Chief Justice, Lord Carswell dismissed the application saying that to deny one person as an agent could place the life of another in danger.
Ms Kennedy has refused to make a statement on the allegations, saying it was a matter of opearational intelligence and thus could not be commented on.
Mr Scappaticci, who was not in court for the hearing, has repeatedly claimed the allegations, and Ms Kennedy's subsequent silence, has put his life in danger.
(MB)
Freddie Scappaticci, 59, wanted the High Court in Belfast to order Ms Kennedy to publicly comment on the allegations which appeared in local papers in May.
Four Sunday newspapers had identified Mr Scappaticci as British Army spy 'Stakeknife'. They claimed he was behind the murder of numerous IRA informers despite being a paid member of the British security forces himself.
However, in court today, Lord Chief Justice, Lord Carswell dismissed the application saying that to deny one person as an agent could place the life of another in danger.
Ms Kennedy has refused to make a statement on the allegations, saying it was a matter of opearational intelligence and thus could not be commented on.
Mr Scappaticci, who was not in court for the hearing, has repeatedly claimed the allegations, and Ms Kennedy's subsequent silence, has put his life in danger.
(MB)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
28 March 2024
PSNI Conduct Road Safety Operation In L'Derry
The PSNI have carried out vehicle check points, speed checks and proactive patrolling in a road safety operation in L'Derry on Tuesday, 26 March. Local Response Policing Team (LPT) officers conducted high visibility checkpoints and patrols in areas including Eglinton, in the Waterside and Cityside.
PSNI Conduct Road Safety Operation In L'Derry
The PSNI have carried out vehicle check points, speed checks and proactive patrolling in a road safety operation in L'Derry on Tuesday, 26 March. Local Response Policing Team (LPT) officers conducted high visibility checkpoints and patrols in areas including Eglinton, in the Waterside and Cityside.
29 February 2024
'Future Of The Union Is In The Hands Of Our Children' – Sir Jeffrey
The choices unionists make today will either grow support for Northern Ireland or "cede ground to the enemies of the Union", DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has told a meeting of Party members and supporters.
'Future Of The Union Is In The Hands Of Our Children' – Sir Jeffrey
The choices unionists make today will either grow support for Northern Ireland or "cede ground to the enemies of the Union", DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has told a meeting of Party members and supporters.
27 March 2024
Other News In Brief
Greens Calls For More Support For Addicts The Green Party has called for more support for people struggling with addiction. Party representative for Holywood and Clandeboye, Cllr Lauren Kendall, said: "From addiction to inspiration, suicide survivor Rory Sloan is using his experiences of recovery to help other young people.
Other News In Brief
Greens Calls For More Support For Addicts The Green Party has called for more support for people struggling with addiction. Party representative for Holywood and Clandeboye, Cllr Lauren Kendall, said: "From addiction to inspiration, suicide survivor Rory Sloan is using his experiences of recovery to help other young people.
22 March 2024
PSNI Conduct Strabane Road Safety Operation
The PSNI have conducted a proactive road safety operation in Strabane on Wednesday, 20 March, conducting vehicle check points and speed checks. Officers conducted high visibility checkpoints and patrols in areas including Sion Mills, Artigarvan, Lifford Bridge and Newtownstewart bypass.
PSNI Conduct Strabane Road Safety Operation
The PSNI have conducted a proactive road safety operation in Strabane on Wednesday, 20 March, conducting vehicle check points and speed checks. Officers conducted high visibility checkpoints and patrols in areas including Sion Mills, Artigarvan, Lifford Bridge and Newtownstewart bypass.
08 March 2024
Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme Threatens Tourism Growth
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has raised concerns over the introduction of the British Government Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Scheme. Meeting with the NI Tourism Alliance (NITA), the Minister said that the scheme could threaten Northern Ireland's tourism growth.
Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme Threatens Tourism Growth
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has raised concerns over the introduction of the British Government Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Scheme. Meeting with the NI Tourism Alliance (NITA), the Minister said that the scheme could threaten Northern Ireland's tourism growth.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A mostly cloudy start with scattered showers, the showers becoming more isolated and largely confined to the south this morning. Becoming brighter this afternoon, the best of any sunnier spells across northern counties. Northerly winds easing. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:A dry evening with late sunny spells and some long clear spells overnight. Becoming cloudier across the north towards dawn with a few showers possible. Touch of frost in south. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
