1985 Harrods bombing

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:terrorism
gptkbp:affects lasting fear of terrorism in public spaces
gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:Irish_Republican_Army
gptkbp:aftermath public outrage
gptkbp:allies increased among the public
gptkbp:bomb_load remote-controlled device
remote-controlled detonator
gptkbp:casualties 3 dead
innocent civilians
91 injured
families affected by the attack
gptkbp:commemoration annual remembrance events
held on anniversaries
remembered in history books
installed at the site
gptkbp:community_feedback local support for victims
gptkbp:community_impact affected local businesses
gptkbp:consequences increased tensions in UK-Ireland relations
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired films and documentaries
inspired discussions on terrorism
gptkbp:date December 17, 1985
gptkbp:emergency_services tested the capabilities of emergency services
gptkbp:enforces increased funding for counter-terrorism
gptkbp:fire_department inspired reforms in policing
gptkbp:government_response condemnation of the attack
gptkbp:has_enemies other IRA bombings in London
gptkbp:historical_analysis examined in terrorism studies
gptkbp:historical_context part of the Troubles in Northern Ireland
gptkbp:historical_documentation included in studies of terrorism
archived in national records
gptkbp:historical_records kept in archives for research.
gptkbp:historical_significance highlighted the threat of terrorism in the UK
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1985 Harrods bombing
gptkbp:impact increased anti-terrorism legislation in the UK
gptkbp:international_response condemnation from various countries
gptkbp:investigates several years
lack of evidence
no arrests made
conducted by Metropolitan Police
gptkbp:is_debated_in shaped discussions on national security
gptkbp:legal_outcome no one convicted
gptkbp:legislation gptkb:Prevention_of_Terrorism_Act
gptkbp:location Harrods, London
gptkbp:media_appearances depicted in documentaries
depicted as a major incident
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:media_investigation uncovered new details years later
gptkbp:memorials held annually
memorial services held
erected in honor of victims
part of collective memory of the era
gptkbp:perpetrator gptkb:Provisional_Irish_Republican_Army
gptkb:Provisional_Irish_Republican_Army_(IRA)
gptkb:militant_group
gptkbp:perpetrator_motive political aims of the IRA
gptkbp:political_discussions sparked debates on terrorism policy
gptkbp:political_motive opposition to British rule in Northern Ireland
gptkbp:public_reaction shock and fear
conducted into the attack
called for by victims' families
gptkbp:public_speaking debate on terrorism and civil liberties
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Birmingham_pub_bombings
1984 Brighton hotel bombing
gptkbp:responds_to increased security measures
gptkbp:safety reviewed after the attack
enhanced in shopping areas
gptkbp:security heightened police presence
altered public safety protocols
heightened in London post-attack
gptkbp:significance one of the most deadly attacks in London during the Troubles
gptkbp:survivors many lived with trauma
many reported trauma
shared in media interviews
gptkbp:targeted_establishment luxury department store
gptkbp:targets Christmas shoppers
gptkbp:terrorism_impact long-term effects on UK society
gptkbp:terrorism_legislation prompted new laws in the UK
gptkbp:type car bomb
gptkbp:witnesses many present at the scene