Jim Allister's letter to Chief Constable on Brady Affair
03 May 2012
Dear Chief Constable,
I refer you to the recent 'This World' programme broadcast on the BBC and dealing with child abuse in the Roman Catholic Church.
It appears from the said programme that Cardinal Brady, in 1975 and since, was in possession of knowledge of serious allegations of criminal activity against a named priest(s), as well as knowledge of victims and likely victims. In consequence, I wish to enquire if, having regard to his obligations under Section 5 of The Criminal Law act (NI) 1967, at any time Cardinal Brady's apparent withholding of information has ever been investigated? Moreover, will such now be investigated, as I believe it ought to be.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
I refer you to the recent 'This World' programme broadcast on the BBC and dealing with child abuse in the Roman Catholic Church.
It appears from the said programme that Cardinal Brady, in 1975 and since, was in possession of knowledge of serious allegations of criminal activity against a named priest(s), as well as knowledge of victims and likely victims. In consequence, I wish to enquire if, having regard to his obligations under Section 5 of The Criminal Law act (NI) 1967, at any time Cardinal Brady's apparent withholding of information has ever been investigated? Moreover, will such now be investigated, as I believe it ought to be.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
