The family are now calling for a fresh inquest to establish the truth of what happened
The family of a man shot dead by the UDA after they stole intelligence files featuring his details from a UDR base have settled a civil case against the police and Ministry of Defence.
However, De Silva concluded that “no attempt was made by the security forces to prevent the UDA from breaking into the UDR barracks and gaining the intelligence; that Brian Nelson subsequently encouraged UDA attacks on those featuring on the video tape; and that an RUC officer was reported to have been involved in leaking further targeting material on Maginn”.
Addressing relatives in the High Court, he said: “It can sometimes feel unsatisfactory in that you haven’t had your day in court, but from what I know of this case, and many others like it, it is a satisfactory resolution to resolve a case like this outside court, where you’ve got control of the outcome and you can take legal advice and reach terms which are satisfactory to you as a family and also to those who you’re suing, who have to enter into the bargain as well.
“Today should mark a significant milestone in the family’s journey for justice for the murder of Loughlin Maginn, in Rathfriland in County Down.
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