Can the Past Be Policed? Lessons From the Historical Enquiries Team Northern Ireland

Patricia Lundy

Can the Past Be Policed? Lessons From the Historical Enquiries Team Northern Ireland

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Abstract

This article explores how societies in transition might address victims' quest for 'truth', or more specifically micro-level information. It does this by using a case study of the Historical Enquiries Team (HET) established by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). The HET is unique in the world of policing and is breaking new ground as an approach to transitional justice.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	109-171
Journal	Law and Social Challenges
Volume	11
Publication status	Published (in print/issue) - Jun 2009

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