UUP Justice spokesperson, Basil McCrea has welcomed the PSNI continuing attempts to acquire tapes from the Boston College archive.
The Lagan Valley MLA said:
“I would commend the PSNI for their work so far in attempting to acquire tapes from the Boston College archive which could provide vital information on a number of murders such as that of Jean McConville who was abducted and killed by the IRA in 1972. I hope that this situation is resolved as soon as possible as it is certainly not beneficial to victims.”
“The PSNI’s Crime Operations Branch clearly feel it is necessary to have these tapes in order to carry out their investigations in an effective manner and they should not be hindered in their attempts to do so. It is imperative that the PSNI, and the Courts, have the evidence which has been collected in order to bring those responsible to justice.”
“Many families, such as the McConville’s, have waited for a very long time to hear the truth about who was involved and the circumstances of the death of loved ones. I hope that this wait will soon come to an end with the release of these tapes.”
