Sir Max, who will cross-examine Mr Adams for the first time in England about his alleged IRA membership, spent five years as DPP, the country's top public prosecutor and a position formerly held by Sir Keir Starmer. They allege Mr Adams was 'directly responsible' for IRA decisions to place the devices. It is one of the IRA atrocities which the three claimants say had the involvement of Mr AdamsSir Max Hill KC has joined the claimants' legal team. The civil trial at London's Royal Courts of Justice, will allow the claimants' legal team to question him about his alleged membership. Mr Adams has formerly been represented in legal proceedings by Lord Hermer, who was appointed the Attorney General for England and Wales last year.

Source: Daily Mail March 09, 2026 01:24 UTC