Mo Mowlam's speaking note on Sinn Féin and the Mitchell Principles, 16 February 1998 | Quill

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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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The Secretary of State's speaking note from February 16 addresses the British Government's stance on the necessity for all negotiating parties to adhere strictly to the principles of democracy and non-violence, as outlined in the Mitchell Principles. The note references the exclusion of the Ulster Democratic Party (UDP) from negotiations due to the Ulster Freedom Fighters' (UFF) involvement in sectarian murders, drawing a parallel to recent murders attributed to the Provisional PIRA. The Chief Constable's assessment, supported by intelligence and evidence, implicates the Provisional PIRA in the killings of Brendan Campbell and Robert Dougan, raising serious concerns about Sinn Féin's continued eligibility to participate in the negotiations. The Secretary of State proposes a plenary meeting to discuss these issues and to hear any statements from the Sinn Féin delegation.

mitchell principles paramilitary activity (republican) inclusion/exclusion of parties policing and justice

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