In the Name of the Son

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In the Name of the Son is a non-fiction book by Richard O’Rawe that investigates the life, legacy, and controversial activities of former IRA hunger striker-turned-informer Freddie Scappaticci, alleged to be the British agent known as “Stakeknife.”

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instanceOf biographical book
non-fiction book
about British Army’s Force Research Unit NERFINISHED
covert operations in Belfast
hunger strike background of Freddie Scappaticci
impact of Stakeknife allegations on victims’ families
transition of Freddie Scappaticci from IRA member to alleged informer
author Richard O’Rawe NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
focusesOn IRA internal security unit NERFINISHED
allegations of informing within the IRA
alleged role of Freddie Scappaticci as British agent Stakeknife
controversial activities of Freddie Scappaticci
legacy of Freddie Scappaticci
life of Freddie Scappaticci
genre political history
true crime
hasPerspective critical of British intelligence handling of agents
critical of IRA internal security practices
hasTitle In the Name of the Son NERFINISHED
investigates alleged collusion between British intelligence and IRA killings
codename Stakeknife
extent of damage caused by Stakeknife within the IRA
informers and counter-intelligence in the IRA
language English
mainSubject British intelligence operations in Northern Ireland
Freddie Scappaticci NERFINISHED
Provisional Irish Republican Army NERFINISHED
The Troubles NERFINISHED
setInPeriod The Troubles in Northern Ireland NERFINISHED
subjectOf discussions on ethics of intelligence gathering during conflict
media coverage about Stakeknife scandal

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Richard O’Rawe wrote In the Name of the Son