Jeff Dudgeon, chair of the Ulster Unionist Party association in south Belfast, and one of the first people in Northern Ireland to campaign for gay rights, speaks to the 2025 party conference on legacy. Mr Dudgeon, who convenes the Malone House Group and is a long-time critic of what he says is the anti-UK state imbalance on legacy investigations of the Troubles. He says that the enemies of unionism don't like him calling himself a human rights activist, because they feel they have a monopoly on the term. Video by Ben Lowry, editor of the Belfast News Letter October 13 2025 at the Crowne Plaza hotel in south Belfast <br /><br />Is Ireland's approach to justice truly fair? This video delves into complex issues surrounding historical accountability and human rights. <br /><br />Explore the speaker's concerns about perceived hypocrisy and imbalances in current frameworks. Discover insights into efforts to address these critical issues and advocate for a more equitable process. <br /><br />Learn about the challenges faced by groups seeking to present alternative perspectives and the complexities of interpreting international human rights laws. <br /><br />#HumanRights #IrishPolitics #LegacyIssues #Article2
