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'''Pearse Jordan''' (died [[November 25]] [[1992]], aged 22) was an [[IRA]] [[Volunteer (Irish republican)|Volunteer]] shot dead in the back, while unarmed, by an [[Royal Ulster Constabulary|RUC]] officer.<ref name=DeathInBrief>{{wikiref|id=EUR|text=EUR}} paragraphs 12, 13, 14, 17 and 110. Accessed March 14 2007.</ref> In [[2001]], the [[European Court of Human Rights]] ordered the [[United Kingdom|British Government]] to pay fine to the families of several IRA men, including Jordan's, after holding that the men's [[human rights]] were violated by flawed [[inquest]] procedures.<ref name=ECHRJudgmentInBrief>{{wikiref|id=BBC|text=BBC}}, {{wikiref|id=REG|text=REG}}. Accessed March 14 2007.</ref> Following this judgment, the [[British law]] regarding inquests was changed.<ref name=InquestsLawChanged>{{wikiref|id=BBC|text=BBC}}. Accessed March 14 2007.</ref> Despite these developments the Jordans have still (January 2007) to be granted an inquest into their son’s killing.<ref name=StillNoInquest>{{wikiref|id=SHO|text=SHO}}. Accessed March 14 2007.</ref> The circumstances of his death were recounted in an [[Irish rebel song]] that has been recorded by [[Gary Óg]].<ref name=Song>{{wikiref|id=TRI1|text=TRI1}}, {{wikiref|id=TRI2|text=TRI2}}. "Gary Óg: Live at Glasgow", "Éire Óg: Live at the Brazen Head" {{wikiref|id=IRI|text=IRI}}. Accessed March 14 2007.</ref>
'''Pearse Jordan''' (b. 1970 - d. [[November 25]], [[1992]]) was a 22-year-old [[Provisional Irish Republican Army]] member ([[Volunteer (Irish republican)|volunteer]]) who died after an auto accident and subsequent shooting by undercover [[Royal Ulster Constabulary]] officers. After a controversial inquest, his death became a [[cause célèbre]] for Irish separatist groups such as the IRA and [[Sinn Féin]].


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Revision as of 16:41, 14 March 2007

Pearse Jordan (died November 25 1992, aged 22) was an IRA Volunteer shot dead in the back, while unarmed, by an RUC officer.[1] In 2001, the European Court of Human Rights ordered the British Government to pay fine to the families of several IRA men, including Jordan's, after holding that the men's human rights were violated by flawed inquest procedures.[2] Following this judgment, the British law regarding inquests was changed.[3] Despite these developments the Jordans have still (January 2007) to be granted an inquest into their son’s killing.[4] The circumstances of his death were recounted in an Irish rebel song that has been recorded by Gary Óg.[5]

Death

On November 25, 1992, Jordan was driving along the Falls Road in Belfast when a civilian car ran into the rear of his car. At the same time a second unmarked car blocked his path. Jordan stepped out of his car and moved away from the crash site. He was unarmed. Several men -- all of them plainclothes RUC officers -- got out of the other two cars, and one of them shot Jordan three times in the back. Jordan was rushed by ambulance to the hospital, where he died a few hours later.

Inquiry

An inquiry was started regarding Jordan's death. One year after the incident, despite inconsistent statements from the policemen involved, the Director of Public Prosecutions deemed the case inadmissible on the basis of insufficient evidence.

Subsequently, Pearse Jordan's case was brought before the European Court of Human Rights along with three similar cases.[6] In May 2001, the Court agreed that Jordan's death was in violation of Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights, a section of which reads: "Everyone's right to life shall be protected by law. No one shall be deprived of his life intentionally save in the execution of a sentence of a court following his conviction of a crime for which this penalty is provided by law."

At the High Court, counsel for the Jordan family argued that the Secretary of State was in continued breach of Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights -- the right to life -- by failing to properly investigate Jordan's killing. He stated that the British government is still in breach of European law and he called upon the Court of Appeal to issue a declaration that such a breach exists, along with an 'order of mandamus' to instruct immediate corrective action from the Secretary of State.

Counsel for the Secretary of State argued that the inquest system is the way in which Article 2 is complied with by the state.

Pearse Jordan's inquest is currently adjourned pending full disclosure of relevant material from the state.

Pearse Jordan in popular culture

"Pearse Jordan", attributed to Maire McNally, is the name of an Irish rebel song which recounts the circumstances of Jordan's death.

Notes

  1. ^ Template:Wikiref paragraphs 12, 13, 14, 17 and 110. Accessed March 14 2007.
  2. ^ Template:Wikiref, Template:Wikiref. Accessed March 14 2007.
  3. ^ Template:Wikiref. Accessed March 14 2007.
  4. ^ Template:Wikiref. Accessed March 14 2007.
  5. ^ Template:Wikiref, Template:Wikiref. "Gary Óg: Live at Glasgow", "Éire Óg: Live at the Brazen Head" Template:Wikiref. Accessed March 14 2007.
  6. ^ Announce Hearing: April 2000, European Court of Human Rights. Retrieved January 15, 2007.

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