Veteran Affairs Minister Johnny Mercer claimed the prosecution of Dennis Hutchings was "vexatious", essentially claiming PPS believed there was little chance it would succeed.
THE British government has formally tabled its controversial amendments to the controversial Legacy Bill despite opposition from the US, EU, every political party in Ireland and human rights and victims' groups.
A victims group has spoken of its disappointment after it was confirmed former Lord Chief Justice Declan Morgan is to head a controversial new legacy body.