19/05/2004
Survey to analyse post conflict truth and justice issues
A survey aimed at analysing attitudes towards post conflict truth and justice issues is to be undertaken in Northern Ireland.
Dr Patricia Lundy, from the School of Sociology at the University of Ulster, and Dr Mark McGovern, Edge Hill College, Lancashire, will carry out the NI Life and Times survey to find out what people would like to see happen in respect to dealing with the past.
Dr Lundy said: “This project is unique in that we will be asking the people of Northern Ireland what their views are on issues of truth, justice and reconciliation.
“Other countries that have undertaken truth recovery processes have failed to conduct surveys of the general population, making it difficult to gauge changing attitudes and opinions.
“This is a timely piece of research given the recent and growing interest from victim’s groups, campaigning and advocacy organisations, communities and governments in how best to deal with the legacy of the past."
It is hoped that the findings of the survey will explore the potential impact of a formal truth recovery process on policies and initiatives to reduce community polarisation in areas most affected and disadvantaged by Northern Ireland's ongoing conflict.
(MB)
Dr Patricia Lundy, from the School of Sociology at the University of Ulster, and Dr Mark McGovern, Edge Hill College, Lancashire, will carry out the NI Life and Times survey to find out what people would like to see happen in respect to dealing with the past.
Dr Lundy said: “This project is unique in that we will be asking the people of Northern Ireland what their views are on issues of truth, justice and reconciliation.
“Other countries that have undertaken truth recovery processes have failed to conduct surveys of the general population, making it difficult to gauge changing attitudes and opinions.
“This is a timely piece of research given the recent and growing interest from victim’s groups, campaigning and advocacy organisations, communities and governments in how best to deal with the legacy of the past."
It is hoped that the findings of the survey will explore the potential impact of a formal truth recovery process on policies and initiatives to reduce community polarisation in areas most affected and disadvantaged by Northern Ireland's ongoing conflict.
(MB)
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