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Contents
Inclusion
in this guide does not imply an endorsement by INCORE of the views
expressed in any of these sources.
- Prime
sources (A select list drawn from the categories below)
- Non
Governmental Organisations
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- Various
sources
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Prime
sources
This list does not imply a recommendation of the sources or an endorsement
of the views expressed in any of these sources. It is a select list
drawn from the other categories in this document.
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Non
Governmental Organisations
- Democratic
Dialogue
Specifically, the paper “Two-tiered policing – A Middle
Way for Northern Ireland?” - http://www.dem-dial.demon.co.uk/two-tier.htm
– by Mike Brogden, of March 1998, is noteworthy to the discussions
on policing and police reform.
- Committee
on the Administration of Justice (CAJ)
Organisation that focuses on human rights and civil liberties in
Northern Ireland. Full access to key documents and newsletter, and
a list of publications. CAJ has produced several documents directly
related to the subject of security and policing in Northern Ireland.
A few key documents are listed below.
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“The Patten Commission: The Way Forward for Policing in
Northern Ireland?” CAJ Conference Report – www.caj.org.uk/keydocs/PattenCommReport.html
– CAJ’s response to the Patten Commission on Policing
and its recommendations for the police service.
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“Human Rights on Duty- Principles for Better Policing:
International Lessons for Northern Ireland” – Mary
O’Rawe and Linda Moore – Summary Recommendations
– www.caj.org.uk/keydocs/HumRightsOnDuty.html
– Human Rights on Duty reviews the policing structures
in Northern Ireland and uses a comparative analysis in recommending
changes. The Executive Summary is available on-line.
(Full document may be ordered from CAJ)
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“ The Misrule of Law- A Report on the Policing Events
during the Summer of 1996 in Northern Ireland” –
www.caj.org.uk/keydocs/Misruleoflaw.htm
– This report is interesting in the specific topics it
reviews, such as plastic bullets and specific incidents. It
also discusses both domestic and international legal perspectives
on the issues of policing that arose throughout the troubles
but more specifically during 1996.
- Northern
Ireland Human Rights Commission
(NIHRC)
The NIHRC was established according to the provisions of the Belfast
Agreement/Good Friday Agreement. It provides information on legislation,
policy, victims rights issues and casework, as well as publications,
articles and speeches. A few relevant references are listed below:
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May 2001 Report “The Recording of the Use of Plastic Bullets
in Northern Ireland” (full-text)
Also can search site- search term “police” and a
long list will be generated. A few interesting pages to review:
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Recommendations to the Patten Commission – NIHRC’s
reviews and recommendations for changes in the Patten Commission
report on policing.
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Response to the Review of the Criminal Justice System of Northern
Ireland – The response is split into sections and scattered;
it will take a little work to piece the eleven sections together,
but worth it, as several demonstrate key issues in policing
and military actions and recommendations by the NIHRC.
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Under speeches and articles: “A Bill of Rights: The Impact
on Policing a Diverse Society”- Speech by Brice Dickson
to the Human Rights and Policing Conference organized by the
RUC; October 1-2, 2001.
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Under Speeches and Articles: “New Developments in Human
Rights and Policing” – Speech given to the Garda
Siochana Conference: Policing and Human Rights; November 3-4,
2000.
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See sections on Legislation and Policy for relevant security
provisions; see also Selected Acts.
- Human
Rights Watch
Includes many reports on Northern Ireland
- Amnesty
International
Articles relevant to Northern Ireland’s security situation
include the following:
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“United Kingdom: No Inquiry Thirteen Years Later”
[Patrick Finucane murder] 12 February 2002; AI Index EUR 45/002/2002
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“United Kingdom: Landmark Judgments on Killings in Northern
Ireland” AI Index EUR 45/010/2001
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“United Kingdom: Policing in Northern Ireland: A New Beginning?”
6 June 2000; AI Index EUR 45/048/2000
- Lawyers
Committee on Human Rights
Northern Ireland pages include reports on specific cases (Rosemary
Nelson and Patrick Finucane); “Advancing Accountability in
Policing”; and Publications – books and articles by
region – several applicable to Kosovo and Northern Ireland
- The
Pat Finucane Centre for Human Rights and Social Change
News updates, reports on many aspects of the Northern Ireland Conflict,
including material on policing, plastic bullets, and individual
cases.
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Various
sources
- The
Report of the Independent Commission on Policing for Northern Ireland:
A New Beginning: Policing in Northern Ireland/ Patten Commission
Report. www.belfast.org.uk/report.htm – This report investigated
the issues with the Royal Ulster Constabulary and made recommendations
for the new Police Service of Northern Ireland. While it does investigate
the problems specific to Northern Ireland, its recommendations and
findings may be cross-applied. Available in sections or in full-text
(both in pdf format).
- Police
Service of Northern Ireland
While this site does not include as much information as other countries’
police sites, it is helpful in looking at the changes in policing
in Northern Ireland. It may be particularly helpful with those familiar
with the former Royal Ulster Constabulary in noting the changes
that have taken place.
Statistics – www.psni.police.uk/stats/index.shtml
– See in particular “Security Situation and Public Order”
and Strength of Police Service (for numbers demonstrating implementation
of the new service). Unfortunately, diversity statistics are not
provided.
- The
British Army
This site is the general site for the British Army. Sections relevant
to Northern Ireland are listed below.
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Specialist
Units in Northern Ireland
Explosive Ordnance and Dog Units- Interesting for the brief histories
given.
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The
Armed Forces in Northern Ireland
As of posting, only the headquarters information is posted. However,
many parts of this site are under construction, including history
and training.
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The
Terrorist Threat in Northern Ireland
Gives a brief history and lists terrorist groups and statistics
on casualties.
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Military
Operations
Briefly tells the main objectives of the army in Northern Ireland;
other relevant aspects such as specific operations are under construction
at time of posting.
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The
Rule of Law and the Soldier
A necessary site for anyone reviewing security forces practices
in conflict. While this is definitely the views and official statements
by the British army, it is very relevant in understanding the
official attitudes of the military.
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General
Officer Commanding (GOC)
Brief biography of the General Officer Commanding in Northern
Ireland.
- Conflict
Archives on the Internet (CAIN)
See also issues referring to internment, plastic bullets, and specific
events, such as Bloody Sunday.
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