This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Mabuska (talk | contribs) at 22:31, 5 August 2015 (Please stop your distortion of sources to push a slanted POV that is not backed up by the sources you add. Changing source to UK link version). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.
Revision as of 22:31, 5 August 2015 by Mabuska (talk | contribs) (Please stop your distortion of sources to push a slanted POV that is not backed up by the sources you add. Changing source to UK link version)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)RUC Special Branch was the Special Branch of the Royal Ulster Constabulary. It was heavily involved in the British state effort during the Troubles, especially against the Provisional Irish Republican Army. It worked closely with MI5 and the Intelligence Corps. It came under criticism for its handling of its agents within paramilitary organisations, including from other RUC officers. Perceived infiltration of the Special Branch by members of the Orange Order meant it wasn't entirely trusted by MI5 or the British Army.
References
- http://www.irishtimes.com/news/ruc-special-branch-independent-fiefdom-did-as-they-liked-1.2839
- https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=HKPmAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA438&dq=ruc+special+branch+contaminated&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CCAQ6AEwAGoVChMI9cTj3deSxwIVhYwNCh2qHwMT#v=onepage&q=ruc%20special%20branch%20contaminated&f=false