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Forty-three members of the Volunteer Defence Force (VDF) have brought a constitutional motion against the State, alleging decades-long violations of their fundamental rights arising from the government’s failure to provide for their pension and terminal benefits.

Justice Avason Quinlan-Williams is presiding over the group’s claim.

The claimants, led by Andy Greaux, contend that the State breached their rights to the enjoyment of property, protection of the law, and equality before the law as guaranteed under sections 4(a) and 4(b) of the Constitution.