Belfast: Settlement for woman after mother shot dead by soldiers
Eyewitnesses denied claims by the British Army that shots had been fired and a nail bomb had been thrown from the car they were travelling in.
The original investigation into their deaths was carried out by the Royal Military Police.
Kennedy’s legal team argued that the probe by members of the same organisation as the troops involved in the shooting lacked the required independence.
Damages were sought for assault and battery and breaches of Kennedy’s human rights.
Kennedy, who is also having her costs paid by the MoD, said she felt vindicated by the outcome of the proceedings at the High Court on Friday.
“Bringing this case was never simply about obtaining a legal remedy,” she said.
“It was about seeking the truth, establishing accountability and ensuring that my mother’s name was cleared.
“I believe this process has vindicated the decision to bring these proceedings, and I feel that I have done right by my mummy.”
Judge Justice Rooney commended both sides for reaching the outcome and described it as a “long saga”.
