Tuesday, 6 May 2014

Bloody Sunday Activity

Vocabulary
Prosecute: To initiate civil or criminal court action against.
Prospect: Something expected; a possibility.
Flee: To run away, as from trouble or danger
Cherry picking: to choose or take the best or most profitable of (a number of things), esp for one's own benefit or gain
Set in train: if you set in train an activity or an event, you make it begin 
Devolution: Delegation of authority or duties to a subordinate or substitute.
Aftermath: A consequence, especially of a disaster or misfortune

Answers to the questions: 

1.- What is David Cameron’s opinion about Bloody Sunday?
A: The Bloody Sunday killings were unjustified and unjustifiable, that's his opinion.

2.- Why do you think this case has been so controversial for so long?
A: Because it's one of the worst things that have ever happened in northern ireland and people want to know why they did this.
3.- Why has it taken so long to decide whether or not to prosecute the soldiers?
A:They need sufficient evidence to provide a reasonable prospect of conviction - not an easy test after 38 years.
4.- What was Northern Ireland’s position towards this case?
A:



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