De-evolution and revolution during the Troubles: A look at the UK Supreme Court ruling on the torture of the hooded men and the killings of Jean Smyth

Conor Courtney

doi:10.13025/29243

De-evolution and revolution during the Troubles: A look at the UK Supreme Court ruling on the torture of the hooded men and the killings of Jean Smyth

Conor Courtney

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This case note covers the 2021 decision of the UK Supreme Court, which examined the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and their failure to investigate further evidence in the “Hooded Men” torture case. Background The matters before the court related to distressing events which took place between 1971 and 1972 in the midst of the Troubles.

Original language	English (Ireland)
Journal	Nui Galway Law Review
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.13025/29243
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2022
Externally published	Yes

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De-evolution and revolution during the Troubles: A look at the UK Supreme Court ruling on the torture of the hooded men and the killings of Jean Smyth

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