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MAGINNESS WELCOMES ASSEMBLY SUPPORT ON TORNEY CASE Speaking after the Assembly unanimously passed an SDLP motion calling for a review into the conviction of John Torney, who was found guilty of the murders of his wife and two children in 1994. Mr Torney subsequently died in prison. Speaking after the Assembly debate Mr Maginness stated: “This is a most tragic case and I am delighted that all parties in the Assembly supported the SDLP motion for a review of John Torney’s conviction. It is important that the family’s campaign for justice retains support and momentum. Today’s debate can act as a further catalyst in that regard. There is a real concern that vital evidence was not disclosed at John Torney’s original trial. The Criminal Cases Review Committee has still to investigate all aspects of this new evidence despite being ordered to do so by the courts in June 2005. It must now review and examine this evidence as a matter of urgency. This
is a case worthy of serious further investigation by those in
authority. Clearly there are a number of issues which need to
be cleared up but there is sufficient doubt created in this case
which would bring one to the conclusion that it should be reopened
and subsequently referred back to the Court of Appeal. I know
that the family will continue to fight for this outcome and it
is heartening for them to know that they have the support of all
political parties in achieving their goal.” |
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