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1988–1994 British broadcasting voice restrictions
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From October 1988 to September 1994 the British government banned broadcasts of the voices of representatives from Sinn Féin and ten other Irish republican and loyalist groups on television and radio
Gerry Adams, Sinn Féin president (seen here in 2001) – one of the people affected by the restrictions enacted in 1988.
Gerry Adams, Sinn Féin president (seen here in 2001) – one of the people affected by the restrictions enacted in 1988.
Douglas Hurd, seen here in 2007, introduced the measures in October 1988.
Douglas Hurd, seen here in 2007, introduced the measures in October 1988.
Prime Minister John Major lifted the restrictions in 1994.
Prime Minister John Major lifted the restrictions in 1994.
BBC Foreign Correspondent John Simpson encountered difficulties while reporting from Iraq because of the restrictions.
BBC Foreign Correspondent John Simpson encountered difficulties while reporting from Iraq because of the restrictions.
Sinn Féin
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Sinn Féin is an Irish republican and democratic socialist political party active in Ireland, including both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
1988–1994 British broadcasting voice restrictions
…From October 1988 to September 1994 the British government banned broadcasts of the voices of representatives from Sinn Féin and ten other Irish republican and loyalist groups on television and radio in the United Kingdom. The restrictions, announced by the Home Secretary…
Arthur Griffith is credited as the main founder of the party
Arthur Griffith is credited as the main founder of the party
The campaign car of Joseph McGuinness, who won the 1917 South Longford by-election whilst imprisoned. He was one of the first Sinn Féin MPs to be elec
The campaign car of Joseph McGuinness, who won the 1917 South Longford by-election whilst imprisoned. He was one of the first Sinn Féin MPs to be elected.
Ruairí Ó Brádaigh (pictured in 2004) was the president of Provisional Sinn Féin from 1970 until 1983.
Ruairí Ó Brádaigh (pictured in 2004) was the president of Provisional Sinn Féin from 1970 until 1983.
Under the political leadership of Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness (pictured 2016), Sinn Féin adopted a reformist policy, eventually leading to the G
Under the political leadership of Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness (pictured 2016), Sinn Féin adopted a reformist policy, eventually leading to the Good Friday Agreement.