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Mitchell Family Urges End to Barristers' Strike Delaying Justice

1/22/2026

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The family of Chloe Mitchell, who was killed in Ballymena in 2023, is calling for a resolution to the barristers' strike begun January 5 that is delaying her murder trial.
George Mitchell, Chloe Mitchell's father, says the ongoing strike adds to their trauma, declaring, "We've had enough trauma."
Justice Minister Naomi Long acknowledged the strike's impact and is committed to resolving it, while the family remains in limbo and urges a compromise.

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Story summary

The family of Chloe Mitchell, who was killed in Ballymena in 2023, is calling for a resolution to the barristers' strike begun January 5 that is delaying her murder trial.
George Mitchell, Chloe Mitchell's father, says the ongoing strike adds to their trauma, declaring, "We've had enough trauma."
Justice Minister Naomi Long acknowledged the strike's impact and is committed to resolving it, while the family remains in limbo and urges a compromise.