Justice Minister Blocks Key Advocate | Belfast News

A grieving family demands justice for their daughter Kelly Lynch, whose mysterious death in a canal has left them feeling abandoned by Justice Minister Naomi Long. Officials blocked their trusted advocate, former detective James Brannigan — instrumental in similar high-profile cases — from a crucial meeting, citing vague “allegations” against him. The family sees this as an attempt to silence their voice, especially troubling given the minister’s public support for women and girls. Brannigan calls the claims baseless and insists he’s provided evidence to clear his name. The family insists his presence is essential to uncover the truth, while the Department of Justice says the minister still wants to meet — but only if Brannigan is excluded. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e722230540002d91