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Mo Mowlam speech on policing to the Anglo-Irish interparliamentary body, 1 December 1997

Writing Peace: David Trimble Collection

In a speech to the 14th Plenary Session of the Anglo-Irish inter-parliamentary body, Mo Mowlam expressed gratitude to outgoing co-chairmen Peter Temple-Morris and Paul Bradford and welcomed new co-chairmen Michael O'Kennedy and David Winnick. The Secretary of State emphasised the British Government's commitment to fairness, justice, and equality, highlighting the importance of political dialogue for achieving a long-term settlement in Northern Ireland. The address underscored the collaborative efforts between the British and Irish Governments, the significance of the consent principle, and the necessity of building a society that respects human rights and equality. Mo Mowlam also noted progress in economic growth, employment equality, and security measures, while acknowledging the ongoing challenges and the need for continued negotiation and cooperation to achieve lasting peace.

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1997
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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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