end last December.
The solicitor went on to describe reveal the political role of the courts in defending the capitalist state - in this respect the North of Ireland is no different from Britain or the 26 Counties. Rather they substantiate the view that internment was only brought to a formal Charging people with murder ensures that they will not be released on bail, as does charging them with bombings or possession of firearms, especially if they are Catho lies. In the Six Counties, where periods on remand last from nine to fifteen months before the trial, such a ploy can be an effective substitute for internment.
The British administration has little cause to be concerned about Taylor's accusations. Northern Ireland legal circles have not been noted for their 'professional integrity over the last seven years, A new crime has been created in the Six Counties. From now on anyone in the North can be charged with withholding information which might prevent an act of terrorism' As a leading barrister has already pointed out, this makes it possible for the RUC and the British Army to arrest and interrogate 'anyone about anything'. Another lawyer stressed that it will no longer be necessary for the authorities to *entice informers with bribes or threats, as they have simply made it an offence not to be an informer.
These new legal provisions arrive at the same time as the British Army and the RUC have launched a new series of raids and searches on Republican districts resulting in many arrests. Undoubtedly many of those lifted will be used as guinea pigs for the new legislation.
WEEKLY