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This collection was catalogued and the metadata was recorded by Antoine Yenk. The cover photograph is copyright Daphne Trimble, used with permission.

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UUP paper on dealing with terrorism 2 – Disbandment and decommissioning of weapons

Writing Peace: David Trimble Collection

Ken Maginnis of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) authored a detailed review on 10 May 1996, addressing the disbandment and decommissioning of weapons in Northern Ireland. The document reflects on the initial paper from 15 January 1995, emphasizing the persistent threat of PIRA violence and the necessity for the government to challenge the PIRA decisively. Maginnis critiques the delayed and publicly debated Mitchell Commission Report, arguing that it allowed the PIRA to prepare countermeasures. He stresses the importance of a swift and cohesive disarmament and verification process, coupled with a robust public information strategy. The document provides an updated assessment of Sinn Féin/ PIRA's position, highlighting their military, political, and international failures, and the impact of the Downing Street Declaration in undermining the PIRA's ideological justification for terrorism. Maginnis outlines potential PIRA/Sinn Féin [sic] strategies leading up to the inter-party talks on 10 June 1996, and underscores the need for the government to remain resolute on the Mitchell principles. Maginnis also calls for the establishment of an Implementing and Verification Commission, led by John de Chastelain, to oversee the disarmament process, and stresses the need for high-grade intelligence and legislative support from both jurisdictions.

mitchell principles paramilitary activity (republican) inclusion/exclusion of parties decommissioning

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10
1996
Lever Arch File 01
96 1995 - 1996
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McClay Library and Archives, Queen's University Belfast, digitized by the Quill Project at https://quillproject.net/resource_collections/384/.

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