State Violence and Collusion Timeline 1999
Events related to state violence and collusion in Northern Ireland in 1999.
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March
- 15 - Rosemary Nelson, a solicitor from Lurgan, Co Armagh, is killed by a car bomb outside her home. The murder was claimed by the Red Hand Defenders. Chief Constable of Kent, David Philips is appointed to oversee the RUC investigation.[1]
- 24 - There are renewed calls for an independent murder investigation after reports that the Independent Police Complaints Commission detailed a “catalogue” of complaints about how the RUC handled an investigation into allegations of police death threats against Nelson.[1]
- 28Deputy Chief Constable of Norfolk Constabulary Colin Port replaces David Philips as head of the Nelson investigation. He assembles his own team but says he will need RUC expertise.[1]
April
- 12 - UN rapporteur Param Cumaraswamy says the RUC had demonstrated complete indifference to solicitors who alleged intimidation.[1]
December
- 23 - Northern Ireland's Director of Public Prosecutions says RUC officers accused of threatening Rosemary nelson will not be prosecuted.[1]
