67-year-old Pauline McLaughlin's murder convictions for 1974 IRA killing quashed due to low IQ and unreliable confession concerns.
The Northern Ireland Court of Appeal has quashed the murder convictions of 67-year-old Pauline McLaughlin, originally sentenced for the 1974 IRA killing of British soldier Lieutenant Michael Simpson. The court cited concerns over her low IQ and the reliability of her confessions, noting she was subjected to psychological pressure during police questioning. The ruling emphasized issues related to McLaughlin's intellectual capacity and the fairness of her trial.
October 03, 2024
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