When local government in Northern Ireland, ruled by unionists, was abolished in 1972 a loyalist paramilitary group called the UDA emerged. The 'Provos' emerge when the IRA fails to protect ...

In the past police have come in for criticism over their approach to dealing with displays that glorify paramilitary groups, particularly in loyalist areas. While the display of contentious ...

In a statement, the Catholic Police Officer Guild of Northern Ireland said ... linked with allegations of collusion with Loyalist paramilitary groups against Catholics and of operating a shoot ...

A “twin track” process of law enforcement and tackling the roots of paramilitarism is needed in Northern Ireland ... within both republican and loyalist paramilitary groups.

A plan by the UK and Irish governments to appoint an independent figure to examine whether a formal process of engagement with paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland is required to bring about ...

The UK and Irish Governments are to appoint an independent figure to examine whether a formal process of engagement with paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland is required to bring about their ...