Louise Haigh comments on the collapse of the trial of Soldier F and Soldier B

“Today's decision will be devastating for the families of the victims of Bloody Sunday, and our thoughts are with the families of James Wray and William McKinney, as well as Daniel Hegarty.

“The ongoing failure to deliver a process to deal with the legacy of the past remains an open wound which is failing victims and their families.

“This decision is further proof that we urgently need to see a comprehensive process which has the trust of victims, searches for the truth, and upholds the rule of law.

“Only such a process, agreed with the people and communities of Northern Ireland, will help Northern Ireland deal with the terrible legacy of the past.”