In Search of the Truth

The British criminal justice system is not dedicated to the truth. It is concerned only with reasonable doubt. During the British Army campaign in Northern Ireland (1969-2007), security forces often dispensed with judge and jury, selected candidates for assassination, extracted false evidence from suspects, forced confessions from innocents and tortured citizens detained without trial.

Recent inquests have disclosed a wealth of explosive, newly declassified information, which allows for a compulsive exposé of abuses of power. Michael O'Connell, an experienced criminal lawyer, delves deep to lay bare the chilling details of key cases in which the law was disregarded. He reveals how the truth was sacrificed to collusion, prejudice and corruption in notorious cases such as the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane, the framing of the Guildford Four and the Birmingham Six, and more.

Too often, the attitude of politicians is to leave the past behind. But without the truth and justice, there can be no reconciliation or forgiveness. This forensic examination of indisputable evidence, seeks to ensure wrongful convictions of the innocent will not be repeated.