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Irish War of Independence

Assizes failed all across the south and west of Ireland

Jun, 1920
Ireland

In June–July 1920, assizes failed all across the south and west of Ireland; trials by jury could not be held because jurors would not attend. The collapse of the court system demoralised the RIC and many police resigned or retired.


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