Many of the Stormont files declassified today are exceptionally bland. Gone are the candid views, blunt assessments and granular detail of decades past. This is likely due to two factors: The growing use of email and the looming Freedom of Information Act. - ThreadSky

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sjamcbride.bsky.social • 63 days ago

Many of the Stormont files declassified today are exceptionally bland. Gone are the candid views, blunt assessments and granular detail of decades past. This is likely due to two factors: The growing use of email and the looming Freedom of Information Act.

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louthforever.bsky.social•63 days ago

Not to worry, the BelTel can always churn out the Charlie Lawson “woke” ranting trash-bag journalism.

stephaniemac.bsky.social•62 days ago

I read once that the old 30 year rule was set up because by the time the files were released everyone mentioned in them would be dead. Now people on average live longer, and get into politics at a much younger age so they’re likely to still be alive when it comes out; 1/2

stephaniemac.bsky.social•62 days ago

So as you say it makes them much more wary about saying things in files, and leads to practices like Arlene’s Post-It notes! 2/2

sjamcbride.bsky.social•63 days ago

But even in a quiet year, there are always fascinating nuggets of new information from the archives. On 17 January, Prof Marie Coleman & yours truly will be talking about this year's secrets from the files at the Public Record Office. Free tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/proni-secrets-from-the-files-2003-tickets-1101099772059

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