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The Northern Ireland Forum – DUP submission on devolution

Writing Peace: David Trimble Collection

The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) submission to the Northern Ireland Forum outlines their principles for devolution in Northern Ireland, emphasizing the need for democratic accountability and effective governance. The DUP argues that devolution should be consistent with the integrity of the United Kingdom, ensuring that any Northern Ireland Assembly remains subordinate to the UK Parliament. They stress the importance of a truly democratic process for elections and decision-making within the Assembly, rejecting any predetermined outcomes or forced participation in cross-border structures with the Republic of Ireland. Additionally, the DUP advocates for legislative and administrative devolution, a strong relationship with Westminster, financial flexibility for local representatives, and a comprehensive Bill of Rights and Duties for the UK, while firmly opposing any interference from the Irish Republic in Northern Ireland's governance. [The date 5/3/98 is annotated in pen on the first page]

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05
1998
Lever Arch File 07
107 1992 - 1998
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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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