Gerry Adams ‘as culpable as those who planted IRA bombs’, high court hears

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondentMarch 9, 2026 at 06:20 PM

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Gerry Adams is facing a civil trial in London where he is being sued by three victims of IRA bombings in 1973 and 1996. The plaintiffs seek symbolic damages, arguing Adams was instrumental in the IRA and as culpable as those who planted the bombs. Their case relies on Adams' alleged admissions of IRA involvement, testimony from former IRA members, and his writings during the Troubles. Adams, who denies IRA membership, is expected to testify next week. His lawyer argues the case is brought too late and lacks merit, with Adams denying any involvement in the bombings. The trial aims to determine Adams' culpability in the IRA bombings based on the balance of probabilities.

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