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02/06/2008
Stone's 'Art Attack' QC Dismissed
Loyalist killer Michael Stone has dismissed from his legal team the man who originally offered one of the most unusual pleas ever entered in any such case.
Stone's defence lawyer Arthur Harvey, QC, said in December 2006 that he had received instructions from Stone that the incident, which caused chaos at Stormont and led to the evacuation of Parliament Buildings, was not intended to endanger the life of anyone.
"It was, in fact, a piece of performance art replicating a terrorist attack," said Mr Harvey.
The 53-year-old convicted killer burst into Parliament Buildings allegedly carrying explosives and a knife in November 2006.
He now faces 14 charges, all of which he denies, including trying to kill Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness.
However, despite a long period of working for Stone, Arthur Harvey QC has now said it was no longer possible for him or his junior counsel to represent Stone.
He said there had been "an irretrievable breakdown in the relationship between counsel and client".
Belfast Crown Court also heard that Stone wants to retain his defence solicitor.
The case has been adjourned until Friday to allow him time to find new counsel.
Stone attempted to enter Stormont during a key debate on devolution but was held back by security staff.
See: Michael Stone remanded over Stormont attack
(BMcC)
Stone's defence lawyer Arthur Harvey, QC, said in December 2006 that he had received instructions from Stone that the incident, which caused chaos at Stormont and led to the evacuation of Parliament Buildings, was not intended to endanger the life of anyone.
"It was, in fact, a piece of performance art replicating a terrorist attack," said Mr Harvey.
The 53-year-old convicted killer burst into Parliament Buildings allegedly carrying explosives and a knife in November 2006.
He now faces 14 charges, all of which he denies, including trying to kill Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness.
However, despite a long period of working for Stone, Arthur Harvey QC has now said it was no longer possible for him or his junior counsel to represent Stone.
He said there had been "an irretrievable breakdown in the relationship between counsel and client".
Belfast Crown Court also heard that Stone wants to retain his defence solicitor.
The case has been adjourned until Friday to allow him time to find new counsel.
Stone attempted to enter Stormont during a key debate on devolution but was held back by security staff.
See: Michael Stone remanded over Stormont attack
(BMcC)
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