Abstract
This paper reflects on a project that examined the ramifications of the introduction of a piece of legislation designed to deal with the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles-the 2023 Northern Ireland Troubles and Reconciliation Act (the Legacy Act). This act was introduced by the former Conservative government and sought to draw a line under legal mechanisms to hold those responsible for Troubles-related crimes to account. Under its terms, prosecutions, inquests, public inquiries and civil cases would end. It was hugely controversial and widely rejected. Our project engaged with multiple stakeholders from victims and survivor groups to civil society organisations and the police. As scholars born in Northern Ireland and working on peace and conflict- related issues, our role in the process had to be carefully navigated. This paper discusses some of the issues we faced throughout our interactions and thinks about issues of resilience, ethical engagement, positionality and responsibility.
Original language | English |
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Publication status | Unpublished - 10 Oct 2024 |
Event | Radical Positions Symposium - University of Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom Duration: 10 Oct 2024 → 10 Jan 2025 |
Conference
Conference | Radical Positions Symposium |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Coventry |
Period | 10/10/24 → 10/01/25 |