unconnected

"I did represent Gerry Adams on something unconnected to the legacy... at the same time I was representing the family of a young British soldier murdered by the IRA in the 1970s," he said.

Each came from separate, previously unconnected families but developed unexplained medical problems that led to their mothers being arrested.

He added he was satisfied that they were engaged in "entirely unconnected" police matters at the time.

Details of the trial could not be reported until a court order was lifted on Friday, after Parslow pleaded guilty to an unconnected sexual offence and two charges under the Malicious Communications Act.

The restored timetable comes a week after the reintroduction of peak time fares - although the two are unconnected.