RT Research Data
T1 Forward to the past?: interpreting contemporary and future loyalist violence, 1994-2006
A1 Monaghan, Rachel
A1 Shirlow, Peter
A2 Shirlow, Peter
LA English
PP Colchester
PB UK Data Service
YR 2008
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1875092706
AB This research project considered in detail loyalist violence in Northern Ireland since the paramilitary ceasefires of 1994, and its potential to continue, especially in relation to possible constitutional changes. The research examined three strands of contemporary loyalist violence, namely: sectarian attacks; violence directed at other loyalists; and the potential for future violence given constitutional uncertainty. The project gathered in-depth information on loyalist violence, including documentary factual research, covering the type of incident, prevalence, location and concentration. From this, geographic information system (GIS) maps of Troubles-related deaths attributed to loyalist paramilitaries were generated. Focus groups and interviews were conducted with loyalist and other key community representatives to ascertain perceptions of loyalist violence. Additional in-depth interviews were also undertaken with groups and individuals from projects and activities aimed at diluting the rationale of paramilitary involvement. Interviews with voluntary groups and statutory agencies allowed further exploration of perceptions of such violence and the potential impacts of diversionary schemes.
K1 administration of justice
K1 Assault
K1 Bereavement
K1 central government
K1 Communities
K1 community action
K1 Conflict Resolution
K1 crime and security
K1 disarmament
K1 Good Friday Agreement
K1 intergroup conflict
K1 Law Enforcement
K1 Maps
K1 news item
K1 Northern Irelande conflict
K1 Northern Ireland political parties
K1 paramilitary groups
K1 Peace
K1 police services
K1 political allegiance
K1 Progressive Unionist Party of Northern Ireland (PUP)
K1 Religious Conflict
K1 Sinn Fein
K1 Social Democratic and Labour Party (Northern Ireland)
K1 voluntary organizations
K1 Weapons
K1 Forschungsdaten
DO 10.5255/UKDA-SN-5821-1