Being in Sinn Féin not the same as being in the IRA, Gerry Adams tells high court

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondentMarch 17, 2026 at 04:19 PM

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Gerry Adams testified in London's High Court in a lawsuit brought by three victims of IRA bombings, denying he was ever a member of the IRA. The plaintiffs are seeking symbolic damages, claiming Adams was on the IRA's army council and culpable for bombings in 1973 and 1996. Adams stated that being a member of Sinn Féin, which he led, does not equate to IRA membership, emphasizing they are separate organizations. During cross-examination, Adams affirmed his support for the IRA's existence in the context of historical circumstances, but denied personal membership, drawing parallels to his support for other organizations like the ANC and PLO. The case centers on the long-standing allegations of Adams' involvement with the IRA, which he has consistently denied.

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