As we know, Sands won a 1981 NI by-election, but died before Parliament could seat him. I doubt that Thatcher would allow a terrorist in the Commons, and the courts as well. But how would that play out?
As we know, Sands won a 1981 NI by-election, but died before Parliament could seat him. I doubt that Thatcher would allow a terrorist in the Commons, and the courts as well. But how would that play out?
So why do they run for Parliament then?Why not the NI Assembly?
As we know, Sands won a 1981 NI by-election, but died before Parliament could seat him. I doubt that Thatcher would allow a terrorist in the Commons, and the courts as well. But how would that play out?
As we know, Sands won a 1981 NI by-election, but died before Parliament could seat him. I doubt that Thatcher would allow a terrorist in the Commons, and the courts as well. But how would that play out?
Sinn Feiners don't take their seats as they have to take the Oath of Allegiance to do so.
The other more obvious reason that he could not take his seat was that he was banged-up, a political prisoner in the Maze.
I am not entirely sure why possession of a firearm which had been used to shoot at polict is a political crime.
By polict you no doubt meant oppressive armed British storm trooper involved in the suppression of the Irish people and their desire to be a free nation?
The second form is not an oath at all it is an affirmation. Unfortunately affirmation still hold connotations of sub-standard truth in British society.