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Northern Ireland negotiations – Rules of Procedure, 29 July 1996

Writing Peace: David Trimble Collection

The document, dated 29 July 1996, outlines the rules of procedure for the Northern Ireland negotiations, as provided for by the Northern Ireland (Entry to Negotiations, etc) Act 1996. It details the structure of the negotiations, which are divided into Plenary, Strand One, Strand Two, Strand Three, and a Business Committee, each addressing different relationships and chaired by designated individuals such as Senator George Mitchell, General John de Chastelain, and Prime Minister Harri Holkeri, as well as Governments' representatives. The document emphasizes the roles and responsibilities of the chairmen, the sequence of the negotiations, and the conduct of the proceedings, stressing the importance of good faith, confidentiality, and comprehensive discussion. Decision-making is based on consensus, with provisions for resolving disagreements, and the document also includes guidelines for liaison arrangements with the Irish Government and the recording of meetings.

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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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