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Paper by the British Government on the nature, form and extent of new arrangements in Strand Two

Writing Peace: David Trimble Collection

The British Government's confidential paper on Strand OneI of the Good Friday Agreement negotiations outlines its views on the nature, form, and extent of new arrangements between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The document emphasizes the need for new institutions to enhance cooperation and formalize existing relationships, proposing a North/South body comprising elected representatives from both jurisdictions. It discusses various issues that need to be addressed, such as the source of authority, legal status, powers, and responsibilities of these institutions, and suggests that decisions within these bodies should be made by consensus. The paper also highlights the importance of these institutions being accountable to the relevant administrations and operating within the principles of democratic authority and accountability, while also considering their relationship with other political institutions and international obligations.

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011a
Oct
24
1997
Lever Arch File 11
73 1992 - 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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