The prosecution of a veteran republican accused of involvement in the murder of Jean McConville is set to proceed. After a number of court extensions to consider their case, prosecutors had been given a final deadline of yesterday to indicate whether they would be pursing the case against Ivor Bell. A lawyer for the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) ended mounting public uncertainty around the case when he told judge George Connor it would be proceeding. "A decision has been taken to prosecute," the lawyer said. Bell (78), from Ramoan Gardens in west Belfast, was arrested in March last year. He is charged with aiding...
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