Jon McCourt is a former IRA member turned peace activist who campaigns for victims of abuse.
Jon McCourt was nominated for the honour by People Before Profit councillor Shaun Harkin
On Thursday, a spokesperson for DCSDC confirmed that a call-in has been received over the decision to grant Mr McCourt the freedom of the city and district. "The call-in is also very surprising, given that both the UUP and DUP councillors present at that meeting abstained from the initial vote to award Jon the freedom of the city."
"To enable these discussions to take place we will make no further public comment until the council meets in September."Mr Harkin said there had been a great response from people following the announcement that Mr McCourt was to be awarded the honour.Mr McCourt has worked with victims of Troubles-related violence and has been a key figure in the Peace and Reconciliation group in Derry.
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