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| '''RUC Special Branch''' was the ] of the ]. It was heavily involved in the British state effort during ], especially against the ]. It worked closely with ] and the ]. It came under criticism for its handling of its agents within paramilitary organisations, including from other RUC officers.<ref>, ''Irish Times'', 14 December 2012</ref> |
'''RUC Special Branch''' was the ] of the ]. It was heavily involved in the British state effort during ], especially against the ]. It worked closely with ] and the ]. It came under criticism for its handling of its agents within paramilitary organisations, including from other RUC officers.<ref>, ''Irish Times'', 14 December 2012</ref> Perceived infiltration of the Special Branch by members of the ] meant it wasn't entirely trusted by MI5 or the ].<ref>Nigel West, , p. 438</ref> | ||
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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
- RUC Special Branch independent fiefdom did 'as they liked', Irish Times, 14 December 2012
- Nigel West, Historical Dictionary of British Intelligence, p. 438