Ritchie: Corey case ‘internment in 2011’
SDLP Leader and South Down has called on the Secretary of State to conduct an inquiry into the detention of Martin Corey.
Speaking after meeting with the family of Martin Corey, Ms Ritchie said:
“Following a meeting with the Corey Family, where I was joined by Dolores Kelly MLA, I have now made direct representations to the Secretary of State on behalf of the Corey Family.
“Martin Corey was arrested and detained in April 2010 and he remains in custody today. To date no charges have been made against Mr Corey and he has no date for release. This is interment in 2011, and is a violation of all that we have come to expect from our justice system.
“The Secretary of State must immediately conduct an inquiry into the detention of Mr Corey, who is being held without charge and I will continue to raise this matter with him directly at Westminster.
“We cannot allow such a situation to continue as it violates Mr Corey rights, the rights of his family and indeed throws a dark shadow over our justice system.”
