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Use of Force: Behind the Baton Gun with an RUC Officer
Manage episode 377784091 series 3290392
In this episode I briefly recount some of my experiences as an RUC baton gunner. Obviously this is a very contentious subject and I am very cognizant of this. Seventeen civilians were killed by rubber or plastic bullets during the Troubles, eight of the dead were children, all of the dead were catholic. Many others have been gravely injured by the weapon.
There remain arguments for its use, as well as arguments against. As I say these are wholly my own thoughts and experiences surrounding my role as an RUC baton gunner.
I hope you find something of interest in this episode and, as always, I appreciate your time in listening to such.
Click here if you’d like to send me a comment or question. Thank you.
28 episodes
Manage episode 377784091 series 3290392
In this episode I briefly recount some of my experiences as an RUC baton gunner. Obviously this is a very contentious subject and I am very cognizant of this. Seventeen civilians were killed by rubber or plastic bullets during the Troubles, eight of the dead were children, all of the dead were catholic. Many others have been gravely injured by the weapon.
There remain arguments for its use, as well as arguments against. As I say these are wholly my own thoughts and experiences surrounding my role as an RUC baton gunner.
I hope you find something of interest in this episode and, as always, I appreciate your time in listening to such.
Click here if you’d like to send me a comment or question. Thank you.
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