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Court Upholds SAS Soldier's Justified Shooting of IRA Driver

4/17/2026

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The Court of Appeal ruled a Special Air Service (SAS) soldier was justified in shooting Tony Doris, the unarmed IRA driver, in 1991.
The court dismissed claims that Doris should be distinguished from two armed IRA members in the vehicle.
Lady Chief Justice Dame Siobhan Keegan stated Doris was part of a collective threat.
The coroner's finding that the use of force was reasonable to prevent loss of life was upheld.

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The Court of Appeal ruled a Special Air Service (SAS) soldier was justified in shooting Tony Doris, the unarmed IRA driver, in 1991.
The court dismissed claims that Doris should be distinguished from two armed IRA members in the vehicle.
Lady Chief Justice Dame Siobhan Keegan stated Doris was part of a collective threat.
The coroner's finding that the use of force was reasonable to prevent loss of life was upheld.