Federation of Irish Societies
Research Project: Exclusion Orders under the Prevention of Terrorism Act


The power to impose Exclusion Orders was introduced under Part II of the Prevention of Terrorism Act 1974. The Secretary of State could exercise this power if it appeared to him 'expedient to prevent acts of terrorism (whether in Great Britain or elsewhere) designed to influence public opinion or Government policy with respect to affairs in Northern Ireland.' This power was relied upon in hundreds of cases by successive Secretaries of State until the mid-1990s.

This research project aims to explore the impact of Exclusion Orders upon those subjected to them. In particular, how such orders affected family life, employment opportunities, social networks, and political participation. Ultimately, the research will draw on experiences of Exclusion Orders in Northern Ireland to identify lessons for contemporary policy-making.

The researcher, Josephine Letts, writes: "I am very keen to hear from anyone who might be willing either to speak of their own experiences of the use of Exclusion Orders, or to point me in the direction of others. I can be contacted at the email, phone number or postal address below, and will also be happy to travel to meet with anyone in Ireland or the UK.

Josephine Lett

University of Ulster"

Room 21C13, Research Graduate School, University of Ulster, Jordanstown, Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 0QB

Phone: 028 903 68645

Email: Lett-J@ulster.ac.uk



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