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Gavin Robinson, leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), has described the potential outcome of a court case holding Gerry Adams personally liable for injuries sustained by three men in IRA bombings as a “seismic” event. This statement came ahead of the second day of a civil trial taking place in London against the former Sinn Féin leader. Adams firmly denies any involvement in the bombings that occurred in London and Manchester in 1973 and 1996, as well as denying ever being a member of the IRA or holding a position on its ruling army council.
Both Robinson and his party colleague, Gregory Campbell, were present in the public gallery during the proceedings, sitting just three rows behind Adams. In court, the claim has been made that Adams’s responsibility for the attacks is equal to that of the individuals who physically planted and detonated the bombs. The plaintiffs, John Clark, Jonathan Ganesh, and Barry Laycock — each injured in different IRA attacks including the Old Bailey bombing in 1973, and the London Docklands and Manchester bombings in 1996 — are seeking “vindicatory” damages of £1 each.
The defense has challenged the credibility of the lawsuit, arguing that it relies heavily on “an assortment of hearsay evidence.” Additionally, Adams’ legal team has criticized the timing of the case, which comes decades after the events in question. Robinson emphasized the significance of standing with victims of the Troubles and stated, “I think it’s important for us and the experience that we have had in Northern Ireland to stand here with victims who experienced the trauma of the troubles right across the United Kingdom.” He also affirmed his belief that “Gerry Adams was in the IRA,” adding that although his view will not change regardless of the case, a ruling establishing Adams’s liability would mark a momentous development.
One of the individuals injured in the 1996 London Docklands bombing, Jonathan Ganesh, has given testimony in court. At the time of the explosion, Ganesh was working as a security guard at South Quay Docklands. The blast left him severely injured, causing him to lose balance and suffer perforated eardrums, while two of his friends died. Ganesh also suffers from significant post-traumatic stress disorder. He expressed a desire for “some sort of justice” not only for himself but for other victims of IRA attacks. When questioned in court whether he wanted to hold Adams responsible, Ganesh responded affirmatively, while clarifying that he did not believe Adams physically planted the bomb but held that Adams played a significant role in the IRA and had some involvement in the attack
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