The family of Jean McConville, who was murdered by the IRA over 32 years ago but whose body was only recovered 18 months ago, has formally called on Sinn Féin chairman Mr Mitchel McLaughlin to resign.
Mr Michael McConville, in a statement on behalf of the McConvilles yesterday, again criticised Mr McLaughlin and other Sinn Féin members for refusing to accept that the murder of his mother was a crime.
"We were sickened and devastated over Mitchel McLaughlin's remarks last week that the abduction, death and secret burial of our mother was not a crime," he said.
"The endorsement of his comments from other members of Sinn Féin adds immensely to our pain," he added.
"Mitchel McLaughlin should do the decent thing and resign and all those within Sinn Féin who supported his comments should hang their heads in shame."
