Volunteer Force
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| Founded | 1859 |
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| Subsidiaries | Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles |
| North Midland Brigade | |
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| ID | 2087686 |
About Volunteer Force
The Volunteer Force was a citizen army of part-time rifle, artillery and engineer corps, created as a popular movement throughout the British Empire in 1859.
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Gary Haggarty: 'Disbelief' at masked men inside Belfast courtroom
By Julian O'NeillBBC News NI Home Affairs correspondent
The Northern Ireland Secretary has expressed disbelief that Masked Men appeared in The Public gallery of a Belfast court during a murder trial.
Chris Heaton-Harris made his remarks as Northern Ireland 's most senior judge ordered a review of The Incident .
On Monday, Masked Men appeared during a trial over The Killing of Eamon Fox and Gary Convie in 1994.
Mr Heaton-Harris told the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee: " I simply can't believe that happened. "
He added: " The Lady Chief Justice (Dame Siobhan Keegan) has also put on the record her shock over this. "
Matter 'dealt with appropriately'The Incident happened on Monday at The Trial of James Stewart Smyth, 57, who is accused of The Double killing.
There has been a heavy police presence at Laganside courts during evidence from former Ulster Volunteer Force ( UVF) commander Gary Haggarty.
A small number of individuals sat at the back of the courtroom with their faces covered for a time.
It was not immediately drawn to The Judge 's attention.
When it was, he warned anyone concealing their face would be removed from court.
The Lady Chief Justice , Dame Siobhan Keegan, later said she had " dealt with The Matter appropriately".
However, She Said The Appearance of Masked Men inside The Court was unacceptable and " should not have happened".
She has asked the NI Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) to establish how it occurred.
It is an offence to refuse to remove a face covering if asked by police who believe A Crime may be committed.
The Police told Bbc News NI there has been no repeat of Monday's occurrence.
Chief Superintendent Darrin Jones said: " Police are aware of concerns raised after a group of males concealed their identity.
" At The First opportunity, in discussion with court staff, police made The Judge aware of this. "
Police to remain present at courtCh Supt Jones said The Incident has not been repeated since and police are conscious that the current trial is sensitive and will continue to be present In Court .
" If there is any reoccurrence in public, police will seek to use all appropriate legislation and powers to prevent it.
" We will work with court staff to prevent any reoccurrence inside the confines of The Court , " he added.
A spokesperson for NICTS said: " We have commenced a review to establish The Details of The Incident .
" Findings of the review will be shared and discussed with The Lady Chief Justice . "
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
