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'Insufficient evidence' on Gerry Adams for prosecution

There is "insufficient evidence" to pursue a prosecution against Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams in relation to the 1972 murder of Jean McConville, according to reports.

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Government maintain support for NI police

The Government is "confident" authoritative institutions in Northern Ireland, like the police, are independent.

Speaking to Good Morning Britain, the Northern Ireland Secretary dismissed calls from the son of disappeared Jean McConville to have her murder investigated by an independent body.

Theresa Villiers explained: "I am confident that the current institutions in Northern Ireland, the police service of Northern Ireland, and other institutions are independent. They will make fair and balanced decisions on this case, as they do in all others."

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