Does the Royal Ulster Constabulary still exist?

The RUC was superseded by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) in 2001, as mandated by the final version of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000.

When was the Royal Ulster Constabulary disbanded?

Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), state police force in Northern Ireland, established in 1922. The RUC had a paramilitary character until 1970, when the force was remodeled along the lines of police forces in Great Britain.

What were the Ulster Special Constabulary known as?

The Ulster Special Constabulary (USC; commonly called the “B-Specials” or “B Men”) was a quasi-military reserve special constable police force in Northern Ireland. It was set up in October 1920, shortly before the partition of Ireland.

What is a UVF death squad?

The Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) is an Ulster loyalist paramilitary group. Formed in 1965, it first emerged in 1966. Its first leader was Gusty Spence, a former British Army soldier from Northern Ireland. The group undertook an armed campaign of almost thirty years during The Troubles.

Why are Irish cops called peelers?

Peelers was the name given to the first police officers. They were named after Sir Robert Peel who introduced them, first in Ireland, and then in England. They were also known as Bobbies in England.

How many Catholics were in RUC?

The RUC has 13,014 officers, of whom 898 are Catholic. Of the 6,161 constables, 438 (7.1 per cent) are Catholic.

Who were the A Specials?

The Special Constabulary was divided into three groups: A-Specials, who were full-time and were used to reinforce the RIC in their barracks; the B-Specials, who were fully armed but part-time and were used for local patrol duty; and the C-Specials, who were a reserve force, initially with no specific duties, but were …

Why was the RUC formed?

The RUC was established in 1922, years after the British Parliament’s passage of the Government of Ireland Act to create Northern Ireland.

Why are the UVF and UDA rivals?

A feud in the winter of 1974-75 broke out between the UDA and the UVF, the two main loyalist paramilitary organisations in Northern Ireland. The bad blood originated from an incident in the Ulster Workers’ Council strike of May 1974 when the two groups were co-operating in support of the Ulster Workers’ Council.

What happened to the Shankill Butchers?

William Moore was the final member of the gang to be released from prison in August 1998, after over twenty-one years behind bars. He died on 17 May 2009, from a suspected heart attack at his home and was given a paramilitary funeral by the UVF. With Moore now deceased, the only senior figure still alive is “Mr A”.