FURTHER RESEARCH AND INFORMATION RELATING TO 'CONDEMNED'
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KEY TERMS IN UNDERSTANDING IRISH HISTORY AND HOW IT BECAME WHAT IT IS
IRISH INNOCENCE PROJECT
A non-profit organisation that investigate possible wrongful convictions and provides education in law.
The Innocence Project “hopes to invest in the legal professionals of the future who uphold the values of truth, justice and fortitude.”
THE TROUBLES
A conflict in Northern Ireland between the 1960s and 1998. It was fuelled by a political state of uncertainty between remaining within the United Kingdom, and joining a united Ireland.
In this time, there were riots, bombings, and protests from each side, with more than 3500 people being killed during the conflict.
NEMONE: A young woman barrister’s battle against prejudice, class and misogyny. Her controversial marriage.
A book written by Nemone Lethbridge-O'Connor, our interviewee, about her life and experiences.
THE GOOD FRIDAY AGREEMENT
An agreement that marked the end of the Troubles, signed in 1998. While this did not end Irish discrimination and the injustices faced by Irish people, this agreement between Britain and Ireland was monumental. Following the agreement, there was a better share of power and autonomy and demilitarisation. This agreement also restored a status of self-governance to Northern Ireland.
JIMMY'S OBITUARY
Written by a good friend of his, Andrew Weir.
BLOODY SUNDAY
“The Day Innocence Died”
On Sunday 30th January 1972, British soldiers shot 26 unarmed civilians, who were protesting. Fourteen people died as a result of this attack from the British Army. They also beat, shot and shot rubber bullets at the protesters, leading to a huge amount of injuries in total.