THE daughter of a loyalist murder victim has raised concerns after a powerful Westminster committee launched an inquiry into the past.
Mid Ulster Aontú councillor Denise Mullen spoke out after the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee launched an inquiry to examine British government proposals on legacy.
Ms Mullen's father Denis was shot dead at the family's home near Moy in September 1975 by members of the notorious Glenanne Gang, which included members of the RUC, UDR and UVF.
In March Secretary of State Brandon Lewis sparked anger when he suggested that only Troubles killings with "compelling" new evidence and a realistic prospect of prosecution will receive a full police investigation.
The British government has also suggested some cases may be closed and a bar placed on reopening them.
Last month committee chair Simon Hoare said the “inquiry will provide a forum for people to share their views, and the committee will do all in its power to help ensure that forthcoming legislation is balanced, fair and appropriate to the circumstances in Northern Ireland”.
The cross-party committee includes members of the DUP, SDLP and Alliance Party.
Ms Mullen said some people have not received justice.
“Truth, accountability and justice have never been brought to the north due to the simple fact that the British government’s actions have never been truly investigated and perpetrators held accountable,” she said.
She said relatives of the dead are being obstructed.
“Once again, those who want the truth and justice for the murder of their loved ones are being stonewalled by the British government with the help of a committee including the DUP, SDLP and Alliance party,” she said.
“Why are we less deserving of justice for what was done to us than anyone else?”
