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14 November 2002 Edition

Spies, spooks and Special Branch

14 November 2002

Special Branch strategy is simple enough, writes LAURA FRIEL. Scupper reform by marginalising Sinn Féin politically and by demonising the IRA. Create McCarthy-type hysteria with allegations of republicans under the bed, or in the office of the First and Deputy First Minister, and carry out a witch hunt against Catholic civil servants Free article

Tuairisc Tubaisteach Eile faoin Timpeallacht

14 November 2002

Special Branch strategy is simple enough, writes LAURA FRIEL. Scupper reform by marginalising Sinn Féin politically and by demonising the IRA. Create McCarthy-type hysteria with allegations of republicans under the bed, or in the office of the First and Deputy First Minister, and carry out a witch hunt against Catholic civil servants Free article


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