John Herman on supergrass system

Title

John Herman on supergrass system

Genre

Interview

TX Date

8 Nov 1983

Year of production

1983

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Duration

00:02:39

Description

Interview with RUC Chief Constable Sir John Herman denying the supergrass (informers) system is part of police policy, but saying converted terrorists had offered evidence to the RUC whilst in police custody which was then passed to the DPP. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

John Herman

Keywords

Legal procedure; Northern Ireland; Terrorism; Terrorists; IRA; Policing practice; Informers; Prisoners; RUC

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