Officers could face huge legal bills over appeal

22 April 2010
BBC

Police officers representing themselves in a post-traumatic stress lawsuit will each face legal bills of at least £50,000 if they lose. Up to 5,500 officers sued over how they were treated for anxiety and depression suffered after decades of exposure to violence during the Troubles.

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I pray for dissidents

3 April 2010
Mirror
Baggott's hope for future

PSNI chief Matt Baggott revealed yesterday that he prays for dissident republicans. Terror groups opposed to the peace process have stepped up their violent campaign that has seen police officers and soldiers murdered. But Chief Constable Baggott, who has been open about the importance of his Christian beliefs, said he prayed for those responsible.

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