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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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Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning [Mitchell Report], 22 January 1996

Writing Peace: David Trimble Collection

The document is a report from the International Body, chaired by Senator George Mitchell, General John de Chastelain, and Mr Harri Holkeri, dated 22 January 1996. It outlines the twin-track process initiated by the British and Irish Governments on 28 November 1995, aimed at addressing the decommissioning of arms and facilitating multi-party talks for a political settlement in Northern Ireland. The report emphasizes the necessity of decommissioning arms as a critical step towards peace, highlighting the widespread desire among the people of Northern Ireland for lasting peace and the cessation of paramilitary violence. The International Body conducted extensive consultations with various stakeholders, including government officials, political leaders, and the public, to gather insights and formulate recommendations. The report underscores the importance of mutual trust, the renunciation of violence, and adherence to democratic principles. It proposes that decommissioning should occur during multi-party talks rather than before or after, to build confidence progressively. The document also suggests guidelines for the decommissioning process, ensuring it is verifiable, safe, and does not expose individuals to prosecution. Additionally, it calls for further confidence-building measures, such as addressing the status of missing persons, normalizing policing, and promoting social and economic development. The report concludes by urging all parties to take risks for peace to achieve a future of equality and prosperity for Northern Ireland.

mitchell principles paramilitary activity (republican) inclusion/exclusion of parties decommissioning paramilitary activity (loyalist) ground rules and procedural challenges in the talks

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1996
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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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