Crime, terror and diasporas: The influence of historical ties on current criminality and violence

16th February 2023Martin Gallagher, former Police Scotland Superintendent 1 Comment

While the vast majority of members of diaspora communities emigrate to start a better life or flee a traumatic existence, for some the intersection between criminality and terrorism in their country of origin can re-emerge and have serious implications for life in their new home nations – and the law enforcement agencies that police them – as former Police Scotland Superintendent Martin Gallagher explains.