Stevens Inquiry must get full co-operation
Sensationally, in the wake of revelations by Sir John Stevens of extensive army and police collusion with loyalist paramilitaries, it now transpires that the man who controlled internal IRA security for almost two decades was a highly-paid informer run by British intelligence under the code-name Stakeknife.
For some time, suspicions have been rife that the IRA had been penetrated at the highest level. In a scenario reminiscent of a John le Carré novel, this now appears to be confirmed. However, in assessing information currently being leaked, a strong dose of caution is warranted, as nothing can be taken at face value in the murky world of espionage.
