Government plans to explore formal engagement with paramilitary groups could give them "legitimacy in our communities", ...

This coercive control can take many forms, including intimidation, financial extortion, sexual exploitation, creating communities where people are afraid to speak out, and stifling alternative voices ...

It comes after the Independent Reporting Commission (IRC) said in its latest report that a “twin track” process of law enforcement and tackling the roots of paramilitarism is needed. Northern Ireland ...

(l to r) Tim O’Connor, Monica McWilliams, John McBurney and Mitchell Reiss described ‘shifting dynamics’ within both republican and loyalist paramilitary groups (Michael McHugh/PA) A “twin ...

A “twin track” process of law enforcement and tackling the roots of paramilitarism is needed in Northern Ireland, as well as a “group transition” process for them to leave the stage ...

The proposal was suggested by the Independent Reporting Commission (IRC), which monitors police and government efforts to tackle paramilitarism. The UK government said in 2023 the idea was under ...

A “twin track” process of law enforcement and tackling the roots of paramilitarism is needed in Northern Ireland, as well as a “group transition” process for them to leave the stage, a report has said ...