The Kenova report questions the whole basis of dealing with the past. But will anybody take up its challenge?
Chief Constable John Boutcher’s tone was measured but his words were scathing. On the face of it, his three most striking conclusions throw dealing with the past into the melting pot all over again. I want here to deal with the wider implications of the interim Kenova report on Stakeknife,. These can be seen already, in advance of the final version due for publication after the victims and families have responded to their individual private briefings. Firstly the Stakeknife …