Output details
22 - Social Work and Social Policy
University of Bolton
Article title
The Devolution of Policing in Northern Ireland: Politics and Reform
Type
D - Journal article
Title of journal
Politics
Article number
-
Volume number
31
Issue number
3
First page of article
167
ISSN of journal
02633957
Year of publication
2011
URL
-
Number of additional authors
0
Additional information
This article looks at the devolution of policing in Northern Ireland. It begins with an outline of the historical context of policing in Northern Ireland and looks at the concept of legitimacy. It examines the motives and rhetoric of those involved in the devolution of policing in Northern Ireland. It also outlines the reforms to policing as well as the difficulties faced on the ground. Where appropriate it compares developments in Northern Ireland with other post-conflict situations.
Interdisciplinary
-
Cross-referral requested
-
Research group
None
Proposed double-weighted
No
Double-weighted statement
-
Reserve for a double-weighted output
No
Non-English
No
English abstract
-