State papers 1988: Shoot-to-kill policy in North a setback to Anglo-Irish relations

Controversy over the alleged shoot-to-kill policy in the North had grave implications for cross-border co-operation, while Anglo-Irish relations suffered a “serious setback”, newly released state files reveal.

State papers 1988: Shoot-to-kill policy in North a setback to Anglo-Irish relations

By Cate McCurry

Controversy over the alleged shoot-to-kill policy in the North had grave implications for cross-border co-operation, while Anglo-Irish relations suffered a “serious setback”, newly released state files reveal.

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