BBC entitled to any documents Gerry Adams may have on alleged IRA membership

The High Court in Dublin has ruled that the BBC is entitled to discover documents former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams may hold concerning his alleged IRA membership and involvement with the organisation's Army Council. Ms Justice Emily Egan rejected Mr Adams' argument that such discovery would be unduly burdensome, noting she doubted a clandestine organisation would retain formal documentation. However, the court…