Policing and Conflict in Northern Ireland

by J. Wright, Keith Bryett

Overview

In societies suffering from acute political and social cleavage, policing agencies are invariably at the heart of the conflict resolution processes. In Northern Ireland, there have been calls for the RUC to be disbanded as well as for it to be retained unchanged. After considering various options and models especially from Spain, South Africa, and the Netherlands, this book charts a path for reform that takes account of Northern Ireland's political realities and will help build trust and inclusions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780312233556
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	11/03/2000
Edition description:	2000
Pages:	155
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.02(d)

About the Author

Joanne Wright is Director of European Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London.

Keith Bryett is a private consultant on policing and criminal justice.

Table of Contents

Introduction
• The Importance of Policing
• Some Options
• Setting the Parameters: Public and Political Opinion on Police Reform
• Best Practice and Reform
• Police Reform in Northern Ireland
• Conclusions

Editorial Reviews

Taking into account the 1999 report and recommendations of an official investigation, Wright (European studies, U. of London) and Bryett, a former police officer who has helped developed police curricula in Australia and Northern Ireland, examine the Royal Ulster Constabulary, the police force that many consider to be at the heart of the conflicts in the territory. They suggest a radical reform rather than disbandment or a regionalized replacement. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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