A1: Mo Mowlam's statement to a plenary meeting of the multi-party talks at Castle Buildings on Tuesday 3 June 1997 - (link)

A speech given by Mo Mowlam to Plenary on 3 June 1997 as the talks reconvened. Mowlam paid tribute to her predecessors and to the work of the participants and the Independent Chairmen. Her speech focused on the necessity of reaching agreement on...

A2: Tony Blair's statement on Northern Ireland on 25 June 1997 - (link)

Tony Blair's statement on Northern Ireland, delivered to Parliament on 25 June 1997. The statement restates the principles of the government's approach to the problem and emphasises the desire to make rapid progress on a settlement centring on...

A Bridge to the Future: Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams MP – a summary - (link)

In "A Bridge to the Future," Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams asserts the party's commitment to a democratic peace settlement in Northern Ireland. He envisions a 32-county republic, which may not be achieved by May, and emphasises the need for an...

A Sinn Féin discussion document submitted for all 3 strands, 24 March 1998 - (link)

This document, submitted by Sinn Féin on 24th March 1998, is a discussion paper concerning the peace talks in Northern Ireland. The party emphasises its commitment to a democratic peace settlement and denies any exit strategy. Sinn Féin outlines its...

A proposition from the British and Irish Governments, 25 July 1996 - (link)

This document, dated July 25, 1996, is a proposition from the British and Irish Governments regarding the progress of negotiations. The document outlines the points that need to be completed during the Opening Plenary meeting, including the adoption...

Advice about possible loss of US citizenship and dual nationality - (link)

This document explains how US citizenship can be lost and outlines procedures for individuals wishing to maintain it. It discusses expatriating acts, administrative standards, and options for those who wish to relinquish citizenship. Additionally, it...

Affidavit by Richard Walker on behalf of George Mitchell, John de Chastelain and Harri Holkeri in response to High Court action by Sinn Féin - (link)

This document contains the affidavit prepared by Richard Walker on behalf of George Mitchell, John de Chastelain and Harri Holkeri, following Sinn Féin's attempt to prevent its expulsion from the all-party talks by launching legal action in a Dublin...

Agenda for liaison subcommittee on confidence building measures - (link)

The document is an agenda for the Liaison Subcommittee on Confidence Building Measures, listing the following topics: 1. Prisoner Issues, 2. Economic and Social Development, 3. Paramilitary Activity, 4. Security Issues, and 5. Policing Issues. The...

Agreement between the British and Irish Governments: Establishing the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning, 26 August 1997, Belfast - (link)

This document is an agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Ireland establishing the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning. It outlines the...

Alliance opening statement to strand 2 - (link)

This document is a copy of the Alliance opening statement to Strand 2, dated October 1997. The statement focuses mainly on constitutional questions, and specifically on examining how other forms of allegiance to Ireland and Irishness beyond a...

Alliance paper on 'North-South Structures' - (link)

This document is an Alliance paper setting out the functions and remit of a North/South council and providing for the implementation of their agreements. It provides for the creation of bodies on joint action but empahsises their accountability to the...

Alliance paper: 'A new system of North-South relations', 27 October 1997 - (link)

This document is a follow-up Alliance paper addressing North/South structures. It provides some broad principles for these, and empahsises the triaprtite context in which they should exist and the need for them to be accountable to the new assembly...

Alliance party initial comments on draft paper from the Chairman of strand 1 - (link)

This document outlines Alliance's comments on a draft paper from the Chairman of Strand 1. It suggests the assembly should include members elected by PR/STV, counsels against members having to formally identify their alignment and suggests Justice...

Anglo-Irish Agreement, 15 November 1985 - (link)

This document contains the Anglo-Irish Agreement signed by Margaret Thatcher and Garret FitzGerald on 15 November 1985. The agreement outlined that any change in the status of Northern Ireland would require the consent of the majority of its people....

Anglo-Irish agreement on Chairmanship of the talks, 5 June 1996 - (link)

This document describes the agreed system of Chairmanship for the all-party negotiations that were scheduled to start on 10 June 1996. The British Government was assigned the task of chairing Strand 1 talks, the British and Irish Governments were...

Annex A: Alliance's top ten issues arising from the draft paper, 8 April 1998 - (link)

This annex lists Alliance's top ten concerns with the draft paper, and notes that amendments that reflect their comments are available.

Annex A: PUP paper headed 'Possible formula for resolving difficulties surrounding implementation bodies' - (link)

This is annex A to the PUP list of amendments. It proposes alternative text for paragraph 7 of the Strand 2 section, and is headed 'Possible formula for resolving difficulties surrounding implementation bodies'.

Annex A: Preliminary draft of Sinn Féin's main issues of concern with the Mitchell draft, 7 April 1998 - (link)

This is annex A to the note above. It outlines Sinn Féin's main points of concern with the Mitchell draft, and is presented in four sections: constitutional; institutions; rights, safegaurd, equality, justice; and other issues.

Annex B: Alliance draft GFA section – policing and justice - (link)

This annex is an Alliance alternative draft of a section on 'Policing and Justice' for the GFA.

Annex B: NIWC amendments to GFA section on 'Rights, Safegaurds and Equality of Opportunity' - (link)

This is annex B of the NIWC response paper, proposing amendments to the section on 'Rights, Safeguards and Equality of Opporuntity'.

Annex C: Alliance draft GFA section – decommissioning - (link)

This annex is an Alliance alternative draft of a section on Decommissioning for the GFA. It proposes a fixed timetable for decommissioning and that it commence as soon as the agreement comes into force. It also includes a section on the condemnation...

Annex C: NIWC proposal for inclusion in the GFA on 'Victims of Violence and Reconciliation' - (link)

This is annex C of the NIWC response paper, proposing amendments to the section on 'Victims of Violence and Reconciliation'. The amendment is in 5 points.

Annex D: NIWC amendments to GFA section on prisoners - (link)

This is annex D of the NIWC response paper, proposing amendments to the section on prisoners.

Annex: draft terms of reference for a royal commission on policing in Northern Ireland and a criminal justice review, labelled '6' - (link)

This document was written as an annex. It includes draft terms of reference for a proposed royal commission on policing in Northern Ireland and for a criminal justice review. Both entities would be expected to report by Autumn 1999.

Areas of potential agreement [on North-South issues] - (link)

A list of 'potential agreement areas' among the parties, as identified by the Office of the Independent Chairmen, based on the responses given by the talk participants. The primary focus of these areas is North/South institutions, responsibilities and...

B1: DUP proposals on decommissioning - (link)

DUP list of 17 principles and proposals for decommissioning, offered as an 'indivisible package'. Makes PIRA decommissioning a precondition for the launch of three-stranded talks and Sinn Féin's involvement in them. Dated with reference to i17047.

B2: UKUP proposals on decomissioning - (link)

UKUP motion on decommissioning demanding that the involvement of Sinn Féin, the PUP and the UDP in the talks process be conditional on a declaration of ceasefire and engagement in a process of decommissioning from 'the organisations which they front...

B3: UUP proposals on decommissioning - (link)

A series of proposals to be voted on from the UUP requiring decommissioning of weapons within an 8 month timescale from the commencement of and during the talks process.

B4: British and Irish Government proposals on decommissioning – resolving the address to decommissioning - (link)

A paper by the two governments titled 'resolving the address to decommissioning'. The paper commits all participants and future participants in the talks to agree to follow the compromise recommendations of the report of the International Body and...

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This is a blank document which was probably used as a divider between two separate documents.

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This is a blank document which was probably used as a divider between two separate documents.

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This is a blank document which was probably used as a divider between two separate documents.

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This is a blank document which was probably used as a divider between two separate documents.

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This is a blank document which was probably used as a divider between two separate documents.

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This is a blank document which was probably used as a divider between two separate documents.

Blank page headed 'Addressing the immediate consequences of conflict' and labelled 'Irish Draft' - (link)

This document is a blank sheet of paper with the heading 'Addressing the immediate consequences of conflict'.

Briefing by the Congressional Reseach Service on the Northern Ireland peace process, 31 May 1996 - (link)

This document contains a briefing on the Northern Ireland peace process that was prepared by the Congressional Research Services for members of the US Congress. It provides a background summary of the peace process, and describes recent events of...

C1: Clarification of proposals – UUP submission - (link)

A paper by the UUP requesting clarification of the joint government 'Resolving the address to decommissioning' paper. The paper requests a specific commitment to a timetable for parallel disarmament and to the exclusion of Sinn Féin in the case of any...

C2: Clarification of proposals – DUP submission - (link)

A letter from Ian Paisley to George Mitchell requesting that the British Government answer a series of questions on the record. The questions mostly centre on restricting further contact between the British Government and 'Sinn Féin/IRA', questions...

C4: Clarification of proposals – British Government speaking notes, 16 July 1997 - (link)

A set of speaking notes explaining the two governments' joint paper of 25 June 1997. The speaking notes decline to set a timetable for the decommissioning process itself, but emphasises that in must happen in parallel with the talks process. They do...

C5: Clarification of proposals – Statement to [opening] plenary by Minister of State, Paul Murphy MP - (link)

A statement to the Plenary by Paul Murphy on 21 July 1997. No divider extant. In the statement, Murphy regretted the absence of the three unionist parties from the meeting. He emphasised that the British Government had carefully considered their...

Choreography/Scenario for the first day of the talks, 10 June 1996, (Annex document) - (link)

This document is a confidential annex that outlines the choreography and scenario for a meeting on June 10. The document includes details such as the arrival of delegations, handling a potential Sinn Fein protest, the arrival of the Prime Minister and...

Communiqué from Anglo-Irish summit, 28 February 1996 - (link)

This document provides the text of the communique that was released by the British and Irish Governments on the occasion of a meeting between John Major and John Bruton on 28 February 1996. Both leaders denounced the PIRA's attack on the Docklands in...

Conclusions of the British and Irish Governments on representation made by Alliance against UUP, DUP, PUP and UDP, 23 September 1996 - (link)

This document provides a detailed overview of the circumstances surrounding the submission made by Alliance against UUP, DUP, PUP and UDP on 10 September 1996 and explains the decisions taken by the British and Irish Governments concerning the same....

Conclusions of the British and Irish Governments on representation made by DUP against PUP and UDP - (link)

This document provides a detailed overview of the circumstances surrounding the submission made by DUP against PUP and UDP on 9 September 1996 and explains the decisions taken by the British and Irish Governments concerning the same. The paper...

Contents page - (link)

This is the contents page for the folder.

Contents page - (link)

This is the contents pages for folders 14-16. It lists the documents enclosed in each tab present in the folder.

Cover sheet for May 1996 party manifestos - (link)

A cover sheet for a pack of election manifestos. The manifestos make up the following 9 folders in the achive, but have not been reproduced as part of this collection.

Covering document enclosing 'A new agreement on Strand 3: a consultation paper by the British and Irish Governments' - (link)

This covering document enclosing the consultation paper proposed by the British and Irish Governments discusses strand 3 of the negotiations, covering relationships between the two governments. The governments express their willingness to consider a...

Covering letter and paper from Alan Whysall to Siobán O'Hanlon on constitutional issues and legislation, 20 March 1998 - (link)

This document is a note from Alan Whysall to Siobhán O'Hanlon following up on a bilateral meeting she had with David Hill and Chris Maccabe earlier in the week. It outlines the key British constitutional legislation on Northern Ireland and indicates...

Covering letter from Dermot Nesbitt to George Mitchell enclosing UUP paper 'Rights: Principles of Government', 2 March 1998 - (link)

This is a covering letter from Dermot Nesbitt, a Talks delegate of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP), to Senator George Mitchell, the Talks Chairman, dated 2nd March 1998. Dermot Nesbitt is providing a paper on Rights that the UUP has prepared for...

Covering letter from General de Chastelain to the participants on the IICD proposal for a decommissioning scheme, 15 December 1997, enclosing the IICD proposal - (link)

This document is a letter from General de Chastelain that pertains to the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning and its proposals for decommissioning schemes. It outlines the responsibilities of the Liaison subcommittee on...

Covering letter from the British and Irish Governments to Harri Holkeri enclosing a proposed procedural motion and annexes, 24 September 1997 - (link)

Cover letter from the British and Irish Governments to Prime Minister Holkeri, asking him to circulate the proposed procedural motion enclosed to the participants.

Covering note by John de Chastelain enclosing a chart with the agreed and proposed agenda for the resumed opening plenary, 6 September 1996 - (link)

This document contains a note from John de Chastelain from 6 September 1996 which encloses his working copy of a chart with the agreed and proposed agendas for the remainder of the opening plenary. General de Chastelain noted that the chart contains...

Covering note by UDP enclosing an updated proposal for the agenda of the resumed opening plenary, 31 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a note from UDP and addressed to John de Chastelain enclosing an updated proposal for the remainder of the opening plenary session. A duplicate of this document exists elsewhere in the box.

Covering note from John de Chastelain enclosing a letter from the British Government, 6 September 1996 - (link)

This document contains a short note by John de Chastelain which encloses a letter from the British Government notifying him about the slight change in their proposal for the agenda of the Strand 1 talks.

Covering note from the Independent Chairmen enclosing draft records of the plenary sessions - (link)

This is a covering note from the independent chairmen notetakers, addressed to all participants. It encloses the draft records of four plenary meetings on 14 and 15 October 1996. Three of the four records to which the letter refers precede it in the file.

D1: DUP amendments to decommissioning proposals - (link)

A series of 19 amendments proposed by the DUP to the joint government paper 'resolving the address on decommissioning'. The amendments require decommissioning of PIRA weapons as a precondition for entry into the talks proces for Sinn Féin and for the...

D2: UUP amendments to decommissioning proposals - (link)

Two copies of a series of 22 UUP amendments to the two governments' 'possible conclusions' paper (part of 'resolving the address to decommissioning'). The second copy is headed 'Amendments actually voted upon July 23' in pen and all but 7 of the...

DUP's response to UDP's response to the Alliance submission, 18 September 1996 - (link)

This document contains DUP's response to the part of UDP's paper which denied DUP's claims that the PUP and UDP's exoneration by the British and Irish Governments in their paper from 11 September 1996 would allow Sinn Féin to enter the talks in the...

Daily Digest from the NIO Press Office, 9 September 1996 - (link)

This document is a daily digest from the NIO Press Office on September 9, 1996. It includes news about a protest by Orangemen in Dunloy, with clashes between the RUC and the protesters. The talks reconvene at Stormont, with the issue of loyalist...

David Ervine [and Billy Hutchinson] doorstepped at re-start of multi-party talks, 9 September 1996 - (link)

This document is a transcript of a doorstep interview with David Ervine and Billy Hutchinson (PUP), during the restart of multi-party talks on September 9, 1996. Ervine is questioned about the possibility of being excluded from the talks and the...

Description of annex setting out Sinn Féin's main issues of concern with the Mitchell draft - (link)

This is a brief note that Sinn Féin have supplied an annex outlining their key issues with the 6 April 1998 Mitchell draft.

Diagram of the relations of the Independent Commission and liaison subcommittee on decommissioning to different bodies in the talks - (link)

This document provides a diagram of the potential relationships of the independent commission and the liaison subcommittee on decommissioning to other bodies including the talks plenary, the British and Irish Governments, the security forces, the...

Dick Spring doorstepped at re-start of multi-party talks, 9 September 1996 - (link)

This document is a transcript of a doorstep interview with Dick Spring on September 9, 1996, at the re-start of the multi-party talks. Spring expresses optimism about making progress in the talks and mentions the Irish Times poll showing a majority...

Document record form for revised paper on confidentiality, 30 September 1996 - (link)

This document records the signature of the members of different party/Government delegations that received the revised paper on confidentiality and the date on which they received it.

Document record form for revised paper on confidentiality, 30 September 1996 - (link)

This document records the signature of the members of different party/Government delegations that received the revised paper on confidentiality and the date on which they received it.

Downing Street Declaration, 15 December 1993 - (link)

This document contains the Joint Declaration issued by John Major and Albert Reynolds on 15 December 1993. In the declaration, Major reaffirmed that the British Government had no selfish strategic or economic interest in Northern Ireland and pledged...

Draft Agreement ('Mitchell Draft'), 6 April 1998 - (link)

This is the Mitchell draft of the multi-party Good Friday Agreement as circulated to participants on 6 April 1998. It is split over this folder and the previous one.

Draft Agreement ('Mitchell Draft'), 6 April 1998 - (link)

This is the Mitchell draft of the multi-party Good Friday Agreement as circulated to participants on 6 April 1998. It is split over this folder and the following one.

Draft GFA Section: 'Democratic institutions in Northern Ireland', 2 April 1998 - (link)

This document is a British Government draft of the strand 1 paper, 'Democratic Institutions in Northern Ireland'. It was updated following the 30 March 1998 version to expand the sections on code of practice and safeguards.

Draft GFA amendment from the NIWC to include a civic forum, 2 April 1998 - (link)

This is a paper from the NIWC proposed for inclusion in the GFA. It would set up a civic forum that would be elected for a period co-terminus with the assembly and facilitate greater public engagement in democratic arrangements.

Draft GFA annexes covering potential areas for co-operation and joint action from new and existing bodies, 30 March 1998 - (link)

This document is a series of three annexes, labelled A-C. These identify (a) potential areas for co-operation between Nothern Ireland and Ireland in agriculture, education, health, trade, waterways, social welfare and energy; (b) potential areas for...

Draft GFA section: '(B) British-Irish Intergovernmental Council' – Irish draft - (link)

This document is an early Irish draft of a section on the British/Irish Intergovernmental Council. It lays out the council's remit as being mainly concerned with matters of security and policing and justice. It specifies that the council would be...

Draft GFA section: 'Building a Peaceful Society', 3 April 1998 at 18.15 - (link)

This paper is a draft of the 'Building a Peaceful Society' section of the GFA. It contains sections on security issues, policing and justice, decommissioning and prisoners, as well as an annex covering principles for policing and draft terms of...

Draft GFA section: 'Democratic Institutions in Northern Ireland', labelled 'COPY6' - (link)

This document is a copy of the 'Democratic Institutions in Northern Ireland' section of the GFA. It includes sections on safeguards, operation of assembly, executive authority, code of practice, legislation, and relationships with other institutions....

Draft GFA section: 'Democratic institutions in Northern Ireland', 30 March 1998 - (link)

This document is a British Government draft of the strand 1 paper, 'Democratic Institutions in Northern Ireland'. It proposes a 90 seat assembly and includes sections on safeguards (with the exact number of a weighted majority remaining to be...

Draft GFA section: 'Introductory declaration by participants' – Irish draft, 30 March 1998 - (link)

This document is an Irish Government draft of the introductory declaration/preamble to the GFA. It is adated 30 March 1998.

Draft GFA section: 'North/South Ministerial Council' – Irish draft, 23 March 1998 - (link)

The document is an early Irish draft of a GFA section on the North/South ministerial council, laying out its functions, remit and makeup. It leaves multiple areas in square brackets.

Draft GFA section: 'Position of the Irish Language in Northern Ireland' – Irish draft, 2 April 1998 - (link)

This document is a 2 April 1998 Irish draft of a section on the Irish language in Northern Ireland. It makes a case for affording the same status to Irish in Northern Ireland as is afforded to Welsh in Wales, which would chiefly require institutional...

Draft GFA section: 'Security Issues' and annexes – Irish Draft, 1 April 1998 - (link)

This document is an Irish draft of a GFA section on 'Security Issues', dated 1 April 1998. Various sentences and phrases in the document are underlined and some of them are unfinished. It has a section on 'Security Issues' mainly focusing on the...

Draft GFA section: 'Validation, Implementation and Review' – Irish draft, 26 March 1998 - (link)

This document is an Irish draft of a section of the GFA headed 'Validation, Implementation and Review', dated 26 March 1998. It gives a detailed description of the procedure for dual referendums and provides for review of the agreement faciliated by...

Draft GFA sections: 'Victims of Violence' and 'Reconciliation' - (link)

This document is two small sections for inclusion in the GFA on 'Victims of Violence' and 'Reconciliation'. It aims to establish funding and remit for an independent public body and increase funding for organisations already active in the sector. The...

Draft SDLP paper on strand 1 issues, 30 March 1998 - (link)

This document is a draft SDLP paper on Strand 1 issues. It outlines a role for a legislative Assembly and an Executive Commission. It specified ways of voting by sufficient consensus and weighted majority and outlines a code of practice which those...

Draft UUP submission on Strand 1 and combined submission on strand 2 and strand 3, 6 February 1998 - (link)

This document, prepared by the UUP, contains proposals related to all three strands. The first part of the document includes proposals related to Strand 1 issues, including a separate section on the responsibilities and functions of the new Northern...

Draft letter from Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring enclosing 'Scenario for the Opening Plenary Session', 6 June 1996 - (link)

This letter, written by Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring and intended for the delegates invited to the opening plenary sessions of the all-party negotiations, provides information about the timing and venue of the opening plenary. It also notes that it...

Draft letter from the independent chairmen enclosing the 'Mitchell draft', 3 April 1998 - (link)

This document is an early draft of the covering letter for the Mitchell paper, dated 3 April 1998. The Chairmen outline their intention to submit a revised draft paper on Monday following discussions over the weekend.

Draft line prepared for Independent Chairmen regarding Alliance's submission against the DUP and the sub judice principle, 17 September 1996 - (link)

This document contains the draft line prepared for the chairmen regarding the part of the Alliance submission from 10 September 1996 which deals with William McCrea's participation in a public rally from 4 September 1996. It records that the chairmen...

Draft list of key issues for resolution [Adams], 16 December 1997 - (link)

This document, dated 16 December 1997, presents a draft list of key issues. strand 1 covers new arrangements in Northern Ireland, including an Assembly and other potential institutions. strand 2 discusses new North/South arrangements, including...

Draft of the GFA British-Irish agreement - (link)

This document is an early draft of the Anglo-Irish Treaty section of the GFA. It presents alternatives for the first article on the constitutional status of Northern Ireland, one of which suggests referring the question to the International Court of...

Draft response to the speaking note circulated by the British Government on 16 February 1998 - (link)

This document contains the draft response of a party from the all-party talks to the speaking note circulated by the British Government on 16 February 1998, where the British Government asserted that Sinn Féin had dishonoured the Mitchell Principles....

Duplicate opening statement by Alliance for strand 2 talks, October 1997 - (link)

This document contains the text of the opening statement made by the Alliance delegation on the launch of Strand 2. The statement begins with a summary of four fundamental principles espoused by Alliance in relation to Strand 1. The speaker provided...

Duplicate paper by Alliance on agenda item 3 of strand 2 talks, 27 October 1997 - (link)

This document, presented by Alliance, describes their position on the nature, form and extent of new arrangements in relation to Strand 2. Alliance noted the difficulty of identifying potential Strand 2 structures without having clarity on Strand 1...

Duplicate: SDLP paper on policing and the role of an Independent Commission - (link)

This document is a duplicate of the one above; an SDLP paper on policing, advocating a parallel processes of the establishment of a Police Commission and immediate action to be taken by the British Governments.

Duplicate: SDLP paper to Chairman on the role of a Justice Commission - (link)

This document is a duplicate of a paper scanned above (at 45); an SDLP paper on criminal justice and the role for a justice commission. It comments on the British Government paper and its deficiencies. It makes clear that the assembly could not take...

E1: British Government aide-mémoire passed to Sinn Féin, 13 June 1997 - (link)

A copy of the aide-mémoire passed to Sinn Féin by the British Government on 13 June 1997, as recorded in the Library of the House of Commons on 25 June 1997. The aide-mémoire set out procedures for Sinn Féin to enter the talks and emphasised the...

E2: British Government speaking note, 16 July 1997, on the British Government aide-mémoire of 13 June 1997 - (link)

Speaking notes, dated 16 July 1997, on the British Government aide-mémoire of 13 June 1997 as passed to Sinn Féin. The speaking notes stated that the British Government wanted to see Sinn Féin included in the all-party talks from September but...

E6: Hume/Adams statement, 18 July 1997 - (link)

An SDLP press release including the text of a Hume/Adams statement. The statement reported on a meeting held between John Hume and Gerry Adams on the previous evening (17 July 1997). They emphasised the importance of an inclusive and meaningul talks...

E7: Gerry Adams' statement, 18 July 1997 - (link)

A statement by Gerry Adams announcing that he had requested a PIRA ceasefire. The statement laid out the context for this decision, including the agreement that decommissioning would not be a precondition to talks, that talks would be conducted on an...

E8: Statement from the leadership of the PIRA - (link)

Statement from the leadership of the PIRA announcing a renewed ceasefire from 12.00 on 20 July 1997. Refers to this as a 'complete cessation of military operations'. Issued in Dublin to RTE.

Early GFA draft labelled 'Copy Six – British' with annotations - (link)

This document is an early draft of the Good Friday Agreement. It includes a Preamble, and sections on 'Constitutional Change', 'Democratic Institutions in Northern Ireland', 'North/South Ministerial Council', 'Rights, Safeguards and Equality of...

Elements related to the format of substantive negotiations: sub-group for cross-strand issues [Durkan] - (link)

Marked with 'Durkan' in pen on the top right corner, this document outlines the procedural agreements for plenary negotiations, detailing arrangements for negotiations in three Strands, each with specific representation structures and operational...

Enclosure 1.1: Proposal by the British and Irish Governments for the agenda of the resumed opening plenary, 30 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains the proposal for the agenda of the remainder of the opening plenary which was submitted by the British and Irish Governments to the Chairmen on 30 July 1996. A duplicate of this document exists elsewhere in the box.

Enclosure 1.1: Proposed agenda by the British Government for Strand 1 - (link)

This document contains the British Government's proposed agenda for Strand 1 talks which was submitted on 15 October 1996. This draft proposal includes an amendment by the British Government from July 1996.

Enclosure 1.1: Proposed agenda by the British Government for Strand 1 with amendments in pen - (link)

This document contains the British Government's proposed agenda for Strand 1 talks with an amendment that was made on 30 July 1996.

Enclosure 1.1: Revised paper on confidentiality, 29 September 1996 - (link)

This documents contains the revised paper on confidentiality which was circulated among the delegates on 29 September 1996. It contains the points of agreement among the participants regarding the rules of confidentiality, as well as questions for...

Enclosure 1.2: Joint proposed agenda by the British and Irish Governments for strands two and three - (link)

This document contains the proposals for the agenda of strands two and three which were created and circulated by the British and Irish Governments jointly on 25 July 1996. The covering note from the British Government states that these proposals have...

Enclosure 1.2: Proposal by the NIWC for the agenda of the resumed opening plenary, 29 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains the proposal for the agenda of the remainder of the opening plenary which was submitted by the NIWC to the Chairmen on 29 July 1996. A duplicate of this document exists elsewhere in the box.

Enclosure 1.3: Proposal by the British and Irish Governments on the comprehensive agenda, 25 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains the proposal on the comprehensive agenda for all three strands of the negotiations which was submitted by the British and Irish Governments to the Chairmen on 25 July 1996. The first page contains an annotated title and the date.

Enclosure 1: British Government speaking note on the draft rules of procedure document, 25 June 1996 - (link)

This document contains the opening remarks made by Michael Ancram regarding the revised draft rules of procedure on 25 June 1996. Half the pages of this document are split across folders 1 and 2 within this box; it has been saved in both folders...

Enclosure 1: Cover letter from the Chairmen to all participants enclosing the revised paper on confidentiality, 30 September 1996 - (link)

This document contains a covering note from the Chairmen to all the delegates with an enclosed revised paper on confidentiality.

Enclosure 1: Cover note by the British Government regarding its proposal for the comprehensive agenda, 15 October 1996 - (link)

This document contains a cover note written by the British Government on its proposal for the comprehensive agenda of the plenary talks. It encloses the British Government's draft agenda for Strand 1, and also the British and Irish Government's joint...

Enclosure 1: Draft rules of procedure with proposed additions, 25 June 1996 - (link)

This document contains the draft text of the rules of procedure from 25 June 1996. The paper uses formatting to indicate the status of the specific text, which is made clear via the legend. Paragraph 23c contains some amendments in pen. Pages 8 and 9...

Enclosure 1: Duplicate British Government speaking note on the draft rules of procedure document, 25 June 1996 - (link)

This document contains the opening remarks made by Michael Ancram on behalf of the British Government regarding the revised draft rules of procedure on 25 June 1996. Ancram addressed anxieties about a possible imposed settlement and outlined their...

Enclosure 1: Extract from Hansard – debate regarding the Northern Ireland Bill on 22 April 1996 - (link)

This document contains an excerpt of the HANSARD transcript from 22 April 1996 of the debate on the Northern Ireland Bill. Part of the text of Michael Ancram's response to a question by David Trimble is highlighted and underlined.

Enclosure 1: Letter from David Hill to John de Chastelain regarding a change in the British Government's proposal on the agenda for Strand 1 issues, 30 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a letter from David Hill to John de Chastelain where Hill notifies him about an amendment that the British Government had made in their proposal for the agenda of Strand 1 talks. The letter encloses a copy of the British...

Enclosure 1: Letter from John de Chastelain enclosing proposals for the agenda of the resumed opening plenary and the comprehensive agenda, 30 July 1996 - (link)

This is a copy of a letter sent by John de Chastelain to all the participating delegates describing the discussion on the distribution of the proposals on the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary and the comprehensive agenda that took place...

Enclosure 1: Paper on confidentiality, 23 September 1996 - (link)

This documents contains the paper on confidentiality which emerged from a discussion among the delegates on 23 September 1996. It contains the points of agreement among the participants regarding the rules of confidentiality, as well as questions for...

Enclosure 1: Paper on confidentiality, 23 September 1996 - (link)

This documents contains the paper on confidentiality which emerged from a discussion among the delegates on 23 September 1996. It contains the points of agreement among the participants regarding the rules of confidentiality, as well as questions for...

Enclosure 1: Proposal by the British and Irish Governments for the agenda of the resumed opening plenary, 30 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains the proposal for the agenda of the remainder of the opening plenary which was submitted by the British and Irish Governments to the Chairmen on 30 July 1996. A duplicate of this document exists elsewhere in the box.

Enclosure 1: Revised paper on confidentiality, 29 September 1996 - (link)

This documents contains the revised paper on confidentiality which was circulated among the delegates on 29 September 1996. It contains the points of agreement among the participants regarding the rules of confidentiality, as well as questions for...

Enclosure 1: Revised paper on confidentiality, 29 September 1996 - (link)

This documents contains the revised paper on confidentiality which was circulated among the delegates on 29 September 1996. It contains the points of agreement among the participants regarding the rules of confidentiality, as well as questions for...

Enclosure 1: Statement by the Chairmen on the Manchester bombing, 15 June 1996 - (link)

This document contains a statement by George Mitchell, Harri Holkeri and John de Chastelain regarding the bomb attack that took place in Manchester on 15 June 1996.

Enclosure 2: Irish Government speaking note on the draft rules of procedure document, 25 June 1996 - (link)

The document contains the opening remarks made by Mervyn Taylor on behalf of the Irish Government regarding the revised draft rules of procedure on 25 June 1996. In his speech, Taylor differentiated between the overall structure and the internal...

Enclosure 2: Joint proposal by UUP, DUP and UKUP for the agenda of the resumed opening plenary, 29 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains the proposal for the agenda of the remainder of the opening plenary which was submitted by UUP, DUP and UKUP to the Chairmen on 29 July 1996. The document contains an annotated title and date.

Enclosure 2: Proposed additions to the draft rules of procedure, 25 June 1996 - (link)

This document contains the proposed additions to the draft rules of procedure submitted by delegations and compiled by the Chairman's staff on 25 June 1996. The paper uses formatting to indicate the status of the specific text, which is made clear via...

Enclosure 2: Proposed agenda by Alliance for all three strands, 15 October 1996 - (link)

This document contains Alliance's proposed agenda for all three strands which was submitted on or before 15 October 1996.

Enclosure 3: Proposal by the SDLP for the agenda of the resumed opening plenary, 29 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains the proposal for the agenda of the remainder of the opening plenary which was submitted by SDLP to the Chairmen on 29 July 1996.

Enclosure 3: Proposed agenda by NIWC for all three strands, 15 October 1996 - (link)

This document contains NIWC's proposed agenda for all three strands which was submitted on or before 15 October 1996. For the strand three proposal, NIWC proposed amendments to the joint proposed agenda submitted by the British and Irish Governments.

Enclosure 4: Note by John de Chastelain outlining Alliance's proposal for the agenda of the resumed opening plenary, 6 September 1996 - (link)

This document, written by John de Chastelain, records the verbal proposal of Alliance for the agenda of the remainder of the opening plenary from a meeting that took place on 29 July 1996. A duplicate of this document exists elsewhere in the box.

Enclosure 4: Proposed agenda by SDLP for all three strands, 15 October 1996 - (link)

This document contains SDLP's proposed agenda for all three strands which was submitted on or before 15 October 1996.

Enclosure 5: Proposal by the NIWC for the agenda of the resumed opening plenary, 29 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains the proposal for the agenda of the remainder of the opening plenary which was submitted by the NIWC to the Chairmen on 29 July 1996. A duplicate of this document exists elsewhere in the box.

Enclosure 5: Proposed agenda by UDP for all three strands, 15 October 1996 - (link)

This document contains UDP's proposed agenda for all three strands which was submitted on or before 15 October 1996.

Enclosure 6: Proposed agenda by DUP for strands one and two, 15 October 1996 - (link)

This document contains DUP's proposed agenda for strands one and two which was submitted on or before 15 October 1996.

Enclosure 7: Proposed agenda by UKUP for strands one and two, 15 October 1996 - (link)

This document contains UKUP's proposed agenda for strands one and two which was submitted on or before 15 October 1996.

Enclosure 8: Proposed agenda by UUP for all three strands, 15 October 1996 - (link)

This document contains UUP's proposed agenda for all three strands which was submitted on 15 October 1996.

Enclosure: 'Strand 3 – A new agreement: a consultation paper by the British and Irish Governments' - (link)

This confidential annex proposed by the British and Irish Governments, discusses principles, constitutional issues, the nature of new arrangements, relationships with other arrangements, and rights and safeguards pertaining to the negotiations on...

Enclosure: 'Strand 3: paper by the British and Irish Governments' - (link)

This paper provides a detailed discussion on the establishment of an intergovernmental council and standing intergovernmental machinery. It is based on the responses by the parties to the British and Irish Governments' paper of 27 January 1998,...

Enclosure: Alliance's submission on the breaches of the Mitchell Principles by UUP, DUP, PUP and UDP, 10 September 1996 - (link)

This document outlines Alliance's threefold representations alleging breaches of the Mitchell Principles by the UUP, DUP, PUP, and UDP. The first section details the involvement of the UUP and DUP leadership in the July 1996 Drumcree crisis, both...

Enclosure: Annex 1 – Joint statement by the British and Irish Governments regarding the talks, 15 September 1997 - (link)

A joint statement by the Prime Minister of the UK and the Taoiseach of Ireland, issued in September 1997. The statement provides insight into the ongoing negotiations and the perspectives of both the UK and Irish Governments on the issues at hand. It...

Enclosure: Annex 1—Draft agenda for the rest of the opening plenary - (link)

This agenda outlines, in five points, a possible agenda for the rest of the opening plenary meetings. It was discussed during plenary meetings on 1 October 1996, and objected to by the unionist parties for placing the agenda before decommissioning.

Enclosure: Annex 2 – Proposals for the comprehensive agenda - (link)

Proposals for the comprehensive agenda tabled by the UUP, the SDLP and the Alliance Party. The enclosing document dates the proposals from 15 October 1996. It is organised into three strands and cross-strand issues, covering topics such as principles...

Enclosure: Annex A - Agenda for opening plenary session - (link)

This document drafted by the British and Irish Governments, provides an agenda for the opening plenary session.

Enclosure: Annex B - Terms of reference for proposed sub-comittee on decommissioning - (link)

This document, drafted by the British and Irish Governments, provides an outline of the terms of reference for the proposed subcommittee of the plenary on decommissioning.

Enclosure: Chart with the agreed and proposed agendas for the resumed opening plenary, 25 and 29 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a chart which depicts the agreed agenda points for the remainder of the opening plenary, as well as a side-by-side comparison of the proposals made by the British and Irish Governments, UDP, DUP, UUP and UKUP regarding the...

Enclosure: DUP's response to the Alliance submission, 16 September 1996 - (link)

This document contains the rebuttal submitted by DUP in response to the submission from Alliance from 10 September 1996 alleging that the actions of its leaders during the Drumcree crisis and the participation of DUP MP Wiliam McCrea in a public rally...

Enclosure: Explanatory note on the establishment of the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning - (link)

This document is an explanatory note regarding the establishment of the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning by the Irish and British Governments on 24 September 1997. It outlines the provisions made by the Irish Minister for...

Enclosure: Letter from John Alderdice to Chairman amending Alliance's submission, 16 September 1996 - (link)

This letter was sent by John Alderdice to the unnamed Chairman to acknowledge an error in Alliance's submission regarding the breaches of the Mitchell Principles from 10 September 1996. Alderdice requested that the erroneous part be struck out of the...

Enclosure: Letter from the British Government to the Chairmen regarding UUP's response to its proposal on decommissioning, 4 December 1996 - (link)

This document provides an outline of UUP's response to the proposal made by the British Government on the mechanisms for decommissioning. It provides a list of the changes suggested by the UUP, including those regarding the role of the Commission,...

Enclosure: List of key issues to be considered in intensive bilaterals - (link)

This document, enclosed with the above letter, is a list of the key issues to be considered during the forthcoming bilaterals. It includes the Assembly and the North/South council, as well as other issues such as decommissioning, prisoners and...

Enclosure: Note from the British and Irish Governments on Alliance's submission against PUP and UDP, 16 September 1996 - (link)

This note, written by the British and Irish Governments, contends that since there was no substantial difference between the representations made against UDP and PUP by Alliance and those made by DUP, the Governments would not reopen discussions on...

Enclosure: Principal issues to be resolved – responses by participants - (link)

This document contains summarised responses that highlight the key concerns each party wishes to address before the meetings on 1 December 1997. It includes feedback from Alliance, Labour, PUP, Sinn Féin, SDLP, and UDP.

Enclosure: Procedural motion proposed by the British and Irish Governments to the plenary - (link)

A proposed procedural motion to adopt conclusions for items 2-5 of the agenda for the remaining opening plenary meetings. It emphasizes the importance of consent and decommissioning in negotiations, along with confidence-building measures. The motion...

Enclosure: Proposal by Malachi Curran to proceed with UUP's motion of indictment against Sinn Féin, 17 September 1997 - (link)

This document, sent by Malachi Curran to George Mitchell for further circulation among parties, proposes that the delegates proceed with the UUP's motion of indictment against Sinn Féin. However, the proposed date for the discussion is unclear due to...

Enclosure: Proposal by UDP for the agenda of the resumed opening plenary, 31 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains an updated version of the proposal for the agenda of the remainder of the opening plenary which was submitted by the UDP to the Chairmen on 31 July 1996. A duplicate of this document exists elsewhere in the box.

Enclosure: Proposal for a decommissioning scheme by the IICD - (link)

This document outlines a proposal for a decommissioning scheme focused on the provision of information leading to the discovery and subsequent destruction of illegal arms held by paramilitary groups engaged in a ceasefire. It details the common...

Enclosure: Propositions on Heads of Agreement, 12 January 1998 - (link)

This document sets out the British and Irish propositions for debate and discussion with the participants. It outlines the position of the governments regarding an 'acceptable agreement'. The document was tabled by Senator George Mitchell, Chairman of...

Enclosure: Scenario for the opening plenary session, 6 June 1996 - (link)

This document, written by the British and Irish Governments, sets out the agenda for the opening plenary session scheduled for 10 June 1996. The Governments proposed that the meeting be chaired by George Mitchell in accordance with the Procedural...

Enclosure: Social and economic development – Annex 1 on areas of economic deprivation - (link)

This annex provides a list of the 10 most disadvantaged wards in Northern Ireland based on the Deprivation index for electoral wards using data from the 1991 census. The wards are identified by District Council Area, with Belfast having the highest...

Enclosure: Social and economic development – Appendix 1 from the SDLP - (link)

The document in Appendix 2 delves into the issue of unemployment differentials between the Catholic and Protestant communities in Northern Ireland. It highlights that Catholics, especially men living in deprived urban areas, are disproportionately...

Enclosure: Social and economic development – Appendix 1 from the SDLP - (link)

The document in Appendix 1 provides detailed information on the location and concentrations of unemployment in Belfast and Derry. It highlights specific wards in Belfast with high numbers of unemployed individuals, such as North and West Belfast,...

Enclosure: Social and economic development – Restorative Justice from the British Government - (link)

This document is a paper discussing the concept of restorative justice and its potential application in Northern Ireland. It highlights the importance of addressing the needs of victims in the criminal justice system and explores how restorative...

Enclosure: Social and economic development – crime and community, a local partnership approach from the British Government - (link)

This document, prepared by the British Government, focuses on a local partnership approach to address criminal activity, anti-social behaviour, and social problems within communities. It emphasizes the importance of community involvement, public...

Enclosure: UDP's response to the Alliance submission and DUP's reaction, 16 September 1996 - (link)

This document contains the rebuttal submitted by UDP in response to the Alliance submission from 10 December 1996 alleging that its refusal to condemn threats made by the CLMC against Billy Wright were in breach of the Mitchell Principles. The...

Enclosure: UUP paper – 'Rights: Principles of Government', 2 March 1998 - (link)

This document is the Ulster Unionist Party's (UUP) position paper on 'Rights: Principles of Government', presented on 2nd March 1998. The UUP emphasises the importance of rights in any agreement about Northern Ireland's future governance. The paper...

Enclosure: UUP's response to the Alliance submission, 16 September 1996 - (link)

This document contains the rebuttal submitted by UUP in response to the submission from Alliance from 10 September 1996 alleging that the actions of its leaders during the Drumcree crisis were in breach of the Mitchell Principles. It flatly denied the...

Enclosure: composite draft rules of procedure, 3 July 1996 - (link)

This is a composite document which combines the list of draft rules of procedure for future substantive negotiations and the list of proposed amendments by different parties from 2 July 1996. At the top of the document, a legend provides instructions...

Extract from a meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Irish Government on 18 December 1995 - (link)

Extract from a record of plenary session on DUP's eligibility to make a formal representation, 15 September 1997 - (link)

This document records a discussion between Alliance, SDLP, NIWC, Sinn Féin and the British and Irish Governments delegates on DUP's eligibility to make a formal representation regarding the participation of Sinn Féin in the talks process. Though the...

Fax Coversheet from John Holmes to John Hume - (link)

This document is a coversheet for a fax from John Holmes to John Hume. The enclosure seems to have been the draft section of the GFA on strand 1 scanned above at

Fax detailing election results of previous elections in Northern Ireland, 17 April 1996 - (link)

This fax, likely sent by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade to the US Embassy, provides an overview of the results of previous elections held in Northern Ireland. Specifically, it details the percentage of votes cast in favour...

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This document contains the cover of folder 17.

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This document contains the cover of folder 18.

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This document contains the cover of folder 19.

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This document contains the cover of folder 20.

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This document contains the cover of folder 21.

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This document contains the cover of folder 22.

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This document is the cover of the folder.

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This document is the cover of the folder.

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This document contains the cover of folder 01.

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This document contains the cover of folder 02.

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This document is the cover of folder 12.

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This document contains the cover of folder 14.

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This document is the cover of the folder 07.

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This document contains the cover of the folder, with a duplicate copy.

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This document contains the cover of folder 24.

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This document is the cover of the folder.

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This document is the cover of the folder 06.

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This document contains the cover of folder 16.

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This document is the cover of the folder.

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This document contains the cover of folder 15.

Forum election: delegates listed by party and region, May 1996 - (link)

This paper comprises a list of the delegates selected by each party following the 30 May election results, including those appointed from the regional list rather than directly elected in a particular constituency. The pages are numbered 1-12.

Forum election: delegates listed by region, May 1996 - (link)

A list of delegates to the Forum, compiled by the British Government. It includes delegates who were added from party lists.

Front cover of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement Booklet - (link)

The front cover of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement booklet, which was distributed in anticipation of the joint referendum (TAB B in this folder).

Further synthesis paper prepared by the Independent Chairmen, 10 March 1998 - (link)

This document, prepared by the team of the Independent Chairmen, identifies the areas in Strand 2 issues which the delegates had achieved agreement on and other areas which were still unresolved. This is the second of multiple synthesis papers that...

Ground rules for substantive all-party negotiations, 16 April 1996 - (link)

This document, created by the British and Irish Governments, sets out ground rules of the all-party negotiations which were scheduled to begin on 10 June 1996. The rules cover different elements of the talks, including the basis, participation,...

Index of Tabs: Liaison subcommittee on decommissioning - (link)

This document is a table of content of the tabs in folder 17 and 18. Tabs A to F contains miscellaneous documents such as a list of representatives, legal acts, statements and reports. Tab G contains the 1997 and 1998 minutes of the liaison...

Index of tabs - (link)

This document contains the list of tabs enclosed in this box.

Index of tabs - (link)

This document is an index of the tabs included in the folder. These include British and Irish Government drafts, party propsosals, the 6 April 1998 draft agreement, generally referred to as the 'Mitchell draft', and the parties' responses to it.

Index of tabs covering documents from 1996-1997 opening plenary debates - (link)

This document contains an index of tabs A-D and the types of documents enclosed in each tab.

Index of tabs covering documents related to Rule 29 of the Rules of Procedure - (link)

This document contains an index of tabs and the types of documents enclosed in each tab. There is a small pen correction in the description for tab F. The order of documents in the folder doesn't entirely follow the order described in this index.

Index of tabs covering the Final Agreement papers [including draft] - (link)

This is the contents page for the folder.

Index of tabs: liaison subcommittee for confidence building measures - (link)

This document is a table of content of the tabs in folder 19 to 22. Tabs A to H contains miscellaneous documents such as a list of representatives, agenda and participants' submissions on different issues. Tab H [contrary to what the document...

Initial Report from the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning, 21 November 1997 - (link)

This document outlines the initial report of the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning, established by the Governments of the United Kingdom and Ireland in 1997. The Commission's legal mandate, strategy, and guiding principles are...

Irish Decommissioning Act, 1997 - (link)

This document is the Irish Decommissioning Act of 1997, which establishes provisions for the decommissioning of firearms, ammunition, and explosives. It outlines the interpretation of terms, regulations for decommissioning, the establishment and...

Issues for resolution, Draft 1 [annotated], 8 December 1997 - (link)

This document, dated 8th December 1997, and annotated 'Draft 1' in pen, lists issues for resolution. It discusses future arrangements for Northern Ireland, North-South, and East-West, focusing on the nature, composition, powers, functions, and...

Issues, format and processes to aid discussion in the subgroup for preparation of report to the review plenary - (link)

This document from the Northern Ireland Women's Coalition outlines issues, formats, and processes to guide discussions in the subgroup tasked with preparing a report for the plenary. The subgroup aims to fulfil the remit set by the plenary on 2...

John Smith memorial lecture by Marjorie Mowlam on 4 June 1996 - (link)

This document provides the text of the John Smith memorial lecture given by Mo Mowlam on 4 June 1996 in Antrim, where she spoke about her experience as the Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and set out the Labour Party's agenda for...

Joint proposal by UUP, DUP and UKUP for the agenda of the resumed opening plenary on 1 October 1996 - (link)

This document contains the proposal for the agenda of the remainder of the opening plenary scheduled for 1 October 1996 which was submitted by UUP, DUP and UKUP.

Joint proposed agenda by the British and Irish Governments for strands two and three, 25 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains the proposals for the agenda of strands two and three which were created and circulated by the British and Irish Governments jointly on 25 July 1996.

Joint statement by the British and Irish Governments enclosing their Propositions on Heads of Agreement, 12 January 1998 - (link)

A joint declaration by the British and Irish Governments conveying their intentions and the scope of the Heads of Agreement paper. The document is presented as including the views of all parties on the issues negotiated during the talks.

Joint statement by the British and Irish Governments regarding the talks, 15 September 1997 - (link)

A joint statement by the Prime Minister of the UK and the Taoiseach of Ireland, issued in September 1997. The statement provides insight into the ongoing negotiations and the perspectives of both the UK and Irish Governments on the issues at hand. It...

Key issues for resolution [annotated], 9 December 1997 - (link)

This document, dated 9 December 1997, outlines key issues for resolution. It covers future arrangements for Northern Ireland, North-South, and East-West, detailing the nature, composition, powers, functions, and relationships of any institutions...

Key issues for resolution, 9 December 1997 - (link)

This document, dated 9th December 1997, outlines key issues for resolution. These include future arrangements for Northern Ireland, North-South arrangements, and East-West arrangements, all covering the nature, composition, powers, functions, and...

Key issues for resolution, 9 December 1997 - (link)

This document, dated 9th December 1997, outlines key issues for resolution. These include future arrangements for Northern Ireland, North-South arrangements, and East-West arrangements, all covering the nature, composition, powers, functions, and...

Key issues for resolution: Sinn Féin language [annotated] - (link)

This document is a summary of the key issues for each Strands and additional categories, as submitted by the participants to the talks. The top left corner contains the penned message: 'Senator, the underlined are the words important to Sinn Féin...

Key issues for resolution: amended paper [Adams] - (link)

This document presents an amended version of 'key issues to be addressed'. It outlines new arrangements in Northern Ireland (strand 1) and North/South (strand 2), along with new intergovernmental arrangements within these islands (strand 3). It also...

Key issues for resolution: amended paper [Curran] - (link)

Marked with 'Curran' in pen on the top right corner, this document, dated 16 December 1997, outlines items for resolution. It discusses future arrangements for Northern Ireland, North-South, and East-West, detailing the nature, composition, powers,...

Labour proposed amendments to 'Mitchell' draft of GFA - (link)

This document is a list of five key comments from Labour on the 6 April 1998 Mitchell draft paper.

Letter from David Trimble to George Mitchell regarding DUP's representation and Sinn Féin's exclusion from talks, 16 September 1997 - (link)

This letter, sent by David Trimble to George Mitchell, records that the UUP supported DUP's eligibility to be able to make representations despite their absence from the talks. Trimble further made the same representation made previously by DUP and...

Letter from George Mitchell to Dick Spring and Patrick Mayhew - (link)

This document is a letter dated June 6, 1996, from George J. Mitchell to the Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Dick Spring TD and the Secretary of State the Rt Hon Sir Patrick Mayhew QC. MP. George Mitchell expresses his commitment to...

Letter from George Mitchell to Ian Paisley regarding DUP's eligibility to make a formal representation under Rule 29, 16 September 1997 - (link)

This letter, sent by George Mitchell to Ian Paisley in reply to his letter of 12 September 1997, informs Paisley that he had asked the delegates for their views on whether DUP should be allowed to make a representation to the chairmen, and that he...

Letter from Ian Paisley to George Mitchell regarding DUP's eligibility to make a formal representation under Rule 29, 19 September 1997 - (link)

This letter, sent by Ian Paisley in response to George Mitchell's letter of 16 September 1997, asserts that despite DUP's withdrawal from the talks and regardless of the opinions of other delegates, the party should be permitted to make...

Letter from Ian Paisley to George Mitchell requesting Sinn Féin's explusion from talks and enclosing an article from An Phoblacht, 12 September 1997 - (link)

This letter, sent by Ian Paisley to George Mitchell, encloses an article from An Phoblacht from 11 Septeber 1997 which features an interview with a PIRA spokesperson. Paisley argued that the content of the article showed that Sinn Féin, which he...

Letter from John Alderdice to George Mitchell alleging that UUP, DUP, PUP and UDP had breached the Mitchell Principles, 10 September 1996 - (link)

This letter, addressed to George Mitchell by John Alderdice, refers to formal representations made by Alliance against leaders of the DUP and UUP alleging that their behaviour during the events surrounding Drumcree breached the Mitchell Principles....

Letter from Martin McGuinness to David Andrews and Mo Mowlam on Heads of Agreement, 12 January 1998 - (link)

A letter from Martin McGuinness to David Andrews and Mo Mowlam containing a set of nine questions asking for 'further information and clarification from the two governments' on the Heads of Agreement paper.

Letter from Mo Mowlam and David Andrews to Gary McMichael inviting UDP to rejoin the all-party talks from 23 February 1998 - (link)

This letter, sent by Mo Mowlam and David Andrews, informed Gary McMichael that UDP was welcome to rejoin the talks from 23 February 1998, and that it would be expected to pledge its commitment to the Mitchell Principles on 24 February 1998.

Letter from the independent chairmen announcing further consultation and enclosing a list of key issues - (link)

This document is a letter to all participants in the multi-party talks, dated 30 March 1998. It encourages them to participate in intensive bilaterals in the hope of being able to establish and table a draft. It also notes that a paper has been tabled...

Letter from the independent chairmen enclosing the 'Mitchell draft', 6 April 1998 - (link)

This is the covering letter from the Chairmen with which the Mitchell draft was submitted on 6 April 1998.

Letter from the independent chairmen to all participants, memorandum, 26 November 1997, enclosing a list of principal issues to be resolved - (link)

This document is a memorandum from The Independent chairmen, addressed to all talk participants, detailing the timetable for the upcoming plenary on 2 December 1997 and the subcommittee on Confidence Building Measures on 1 December 1997. It specifies...

Liaison subcommittee on confidence building measures, opening paper -–UUP - (link)

The document outlines the Ulster Unionist Party's agenda for the Liaison subcommittee on Confidence Building Measures. It emphasizes the need for adherence to the Procedural Motion of September 24, 1997, in determining agenda items. The party calls...

Liaison subcommittee on confidence building measures, opening paper – Alliance Party - (link)

The document is an opening paper submitted by the Alliance Party to the Liaison subcommittee on Confidence Building Measures. It outlines the broad remit of the Committee, emphasizing the importance of providing a forum for parties to raise relevant...

Liaison subcommittee on confidence building measures, opening paper – Labour - (link)

The document is a submission to the Liaison subcommittee on Confidence Building Measures dated 21 October 1997. It outlines the belief that the current distrust in Northern Ireland is artificially created and proposes steps to build mutual trust and...

Liaison subcommittee on confidence building measures, opening paper – NIWC - (link)

The document outlines the role and responsibilities of the Northern Ireland Women's Coalition Liaison subcommittee on Confidence-Building Measures (CBM). It discusses the subcommittee's mandate to address issues affecting the community outside formal...

Liaison subcommittee on confidence building measures, opening paper – PUP - (link)

The document outlines the principles and requirements for confidence building as proposed by the Progressive Unionist Party. It emphasizes that confidence building should be voluntary, respectful of diversity, and a genuine indication of goodwill....

Liaison subcommittee on confidence building measures, opening paper – SDLP - (link)

The document outlines the Social Democratic and Labour Party's perspective on the Liaison subcommittee on Confidence-Building Measures. It emphasizes the importance of confidence-building measures in the peace process, highlighting the need for trust...

Liaison subcommittee on confidence building measures, opening paper – Sinn Féin - (link)

The document is a submission by Sinn Féin to the Liaison subcommittee on Confidence Building Measures. It stresses the importance of building trust and confidence in the peace process, highlighting the British Government's responsibility in...

Liaison subcommittee on confidence building measures, opening paper – UDP - (link)

The document is a draft list of "confidence building measures" submitted by the Ulster Democratic Party on 20th October 1997. It outlines various proposals aimed at enhancing confidence in the negotiation process in Northern Ireland. The measures...

Liaison subcommittee on confidence building measures, paper presented by the British Government - (link)

The document is a paper submitted by the British Government to the Liaison subcommittee on Confidence Building Measures. It discusses the remit of the subcommittee, emphasizing the importance of adhering to collectively agreed agendas and addressing...

Liaison subcommittee on confidence building measures, paper presented by the Irish Government - (link)

The document is a paper presented by the Irish Government to the Liaison subcommittee on Confidence Building Measures. It emphasizes the importance of confidence-building measures in promoting trust and peace in Anglo-Irish relations, particularly in...

Liaison subcommittee on confidence building measures, position on rule 17 of Rules of Procedure -–UDP - (link)

Ulster Democratic Party presents a position paper on Rule 17 of the Rules of Procedure for the Liaison subcommittee on Confidence Building Measures. They argue that Rule 17, allowing participants to raise significant issues without veto, conflicts...

Liaison subcommittee on decommissioning: opening statement by the British Government - (link)

This document is an opening statement by the British Government regarding the Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Act 1997. It highlights the importance of decommissioning firearms as a confidence-building measure in the negotiation process. The...

Liaison subcommittee on decommissioning: opening statement by the Irish Government - (link)

This opening statement by the Irish Government representative for the Liaison subcommittee on Decommissioning highlights the importance of the committee's establishment in conjunction with the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning....

List of NIWC amendments attached as annexes - (link)

This document is an index of four NIWC annexes proposing amendments to the 6 April 1998 Mitchell draft paper.

List of PUP amendments to the Mitchell draft - (link)

This is a list of PUP amendments to the 6 April 1998 Mitchell draft paper. They propose a series of amendments, particularly to the Strand 2 proposals.

List of annexes relating to Alliance issues - (link)

This is an index of three Alliance party annexes submitted in response to the 'Mitchell' draft paper of 6 April 1998.

List of comprehensive agenda proposals, 30 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a list of proposals submitted by the delegations of the the British and Irish Governments, the UKUP, UUP, SDLP and DUP on the comprehensive agenda on or before 30 July 1996.

List of dates for informal discussions on rules of procedure and opening agenda from 3 to 25 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a list of dates and timings for introductory informal discussions on procedural guidelines and agenda for the plenary session between 3 July and 25 July 1996. The summary records of the meetings corresponding to these dates can...

List of dates for opening plenary meetings from 12 June 1996 to 30 October 1996 - (link)

This is the contents pages for folders 04-06. It lists the minutes of opening plenary sessions from 12 June 1996 to 30 October 1996.

List of dates for opening plenary meetings from 30 October 1996 to 5 March 1997 - (link)

This is the contents pages for folders 11-13. It lists the minutes of opening plenary sessions from 30 October 1996 to 5 March 1997.

List of dates for opening plenary meetings from June to September 1997 - (link)

This is the contents page for folders 8-10. It lists the minutes from opening plenary sessions between 3 June 1997 and 24 September 1997.

List of dates for plenary meetings, review plenary and cross-strand meetings - (link)

This is the contents pages for folders 11-13. It lists the minutes of plenary meetings (from 12 January 1998 to 18 February 1998), review plenary meetings (from 2 December 1997 to 16 December 1998), and cross-strand meetings (from 2 March 1998 to 30...

List of dates for strand 2 meetings from 7 October 1997 to 24 March 1998 - (link)

This is the contents page for the file.

List of introductory and informal discussions on procedural guidelines and agenda from 12 June 1996 to 2 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a list of dates and timings of informal discussions on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary sessions that took place between 12 June 1996 and 2 July 1996.

List of meetings of the International Body in London, Belfast, and Dublin, 15–18 December 1995; 11–21 January 1996 - (link)

List of nominated representatives for the subcommittee for confidence-building measures - (link)

This document is a list of nominated representatives for the subcommittee on Confidence Building Measures, no specified date.

List of nominated representatives for the subcommittee for confidence-building measures, 4 February1998 - (link)

This document is a list of nominated representatives for the subcommittee on Confidence Building Measures of the 4 February 1998.

List of nominated representatives for the subcommittee for confidence-building measures, 4 March 1998 - (link)

This document is a list of nominated representatives for the subcommittee on Confidence Building Measures of the 4 March 1998.

List of nominated representatives for the subcommittee for confidence-building measures, 10 February 1998 - (link)

This document is a list of nominated representatives for the subcommittee on Confidence Building Measures of the 10 February 1998.

List of nominated representatives for the subcommittee for confidence-building measures, 10 March 1998 - (link)

This document is a list of nominated representatives for the subcommittee on Confidence Building Measures of the 10 March 1998.

List of nominated representatives for the subcommittee for confidence-building measures, 13 January 1998 - (link)

This document is a list of nominated representatives for the subcommittee on Confidence Building Measures of the 13 January 1998.

List of nominated representatives for the subcommittee for confidence-building measures, 24 March 1998 - (link)

This document is a list of nominated representatives for the subcommittee on Confidence Building Measures of the 24 March 1998.

List of nominated representatives for the subcommittee for confidence-building measures, 25 February 1998 - (link)

This document is a list of nominated representatives for the subcommittee on Confidence Building Measures of the 25 February 1998.

List of nominated representatives for the subcommittee on decommissioning - (link)

This document is a list of the nominated representatives for the liaison subcommittee on decommissioning. It includes the political parties and governments' representatives, including alternates. [The file includes Tab A cover]

List of parties' concerns as expressed in bilaterals on 7 April 1998 - (link)

This document is a record of the key concerns expressed in bilateral meetings on 7 April 1998 by Alliance, the UUP, the PUP, the NIWC, the UDP and the SDLP.

List of points agreed between the SDLP and the UUP on 1 April 1998 at 20.30 - (link)

This document lists points of agreement between the SDLP and the UUP at 20.30 on 1 April 1998 on Strand 1 issues, notably on the operation of the Assembly.

List of proposals submitted by delegations for the agenda of the resumed opening plenary - (link)

This document lists the proposals submitted by the British and Irish Governments, the Unionist parties, SDLP, Alliance and NIWC. The brackets likely indicate whether that proposal was circulated among the other delegations or not. A duplicate of this...

List of proposals submitted by delegations for the agenda of the resumed opening plenary - (link)

This document lists the proposals submitted by the British and Irish Governments, the Unionist parties, SDLP, Alliance and NIWC. The brackets likely indicate whether that proposal was circulated among the other delegations or not. Each proposal is...

Local election results in Northern Ireland 1981-1997 - (link)

A table showing the performance of the Northern Ireland political parties in local elections in Northern Ireland between 1981 and 1997.

Meeting between the International Body and Hugh Annesley on 12 January 1996 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and John Hume on 12 January 1996 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and John Major on 17 January 1996 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and John Wheeler on 12 January 1996 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and Roy Magee on 15 December 1995 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and Roy Magee on 15 December 1995 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and Roy Magee on 15 December 1995 - (link)

In the physical file, the second page of this document has been exchanged with the first page of the following document. The editors have corrected this in the digitial copy for ease of use.

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of Sinn Féin on 12 January 1996 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of Sinn Féin on 15 January 1996 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Alliance Party on 14 January 1996 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Alliance Party on 16 December 1995 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Alliance Party on 16 December 1995 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Alliance Party on 16 December 1995 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the British Government on 15 January 1996 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Church of Ireland on 18 December 1995 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Church of Ireland on 18 December 1995 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Church of Ireland on 18 December 1995 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Garda Síochána on 18 December 1995 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Garda Síochána on 18 December 1995 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Garda Síochána on 18 December 1995 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Green Party on 17 December 1995 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Green Party on 17 December 1995 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Green Party on 17 December 1995 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Irish Army on 16 January 1996 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Irish Government on 18 December 1995 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Irish Government on 18 December 1995 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Irish Government on 18 December 1995 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Methodist Church in Ireland on 15 December 1995 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Methodist Church in Ireland on 15 December 1995 - (link)

In the physical file, the first page of this document has been exchanged with the second page of the preceding document. The editors have corrected this in the digitial copy for ease of use.

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Methodist Church in Ireland on 15 December 1995 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Progressive Democrats on 17 December 1995 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Progressive Democrats on 17 December 1995 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Progressive Democrats on 17 December 1995 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Progressive Unionist Party (PUP) on 14 January 1996 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Ulster Democratic Party (UDP) on 14 January 1996 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Ulster Democratic Party (UDP) on 16 December 1995 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Ulster Democratic Party (UDP) on 16 December 1995 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Ulster Democratic Party (UDP) on 16 December 1995 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Ulster Democratic Party (UDP) on 17 January 1996 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) on 15 January 1996 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) on 18 January 1996 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Workers' Party on 16 December 1995 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Workers' Party on 16 December 1995 - (link)

Meeting between the International Body and representatives of the Workers' Party on 16 December 1995 - (link)

Memo from Alliance regarding its position on Sinn Féin's participation in the talks - (link)

This document conveys the position of Alliance on the issue of Sinn Féin's participation in the talks in consideration of the recent killings of Brendan Campbell and Robert Dougan and the British Government's statement regarding the RUC report...

Memo from Alliance to the Chairmen responding to procedural questions raised on 27 November, 2 December 1996 - (link)

This document contains a memo sent by Alliance to the Chairmen, responding to some questions that were raised on 27 November 1996 regarding the procedure of introducing motions and amendments, deliberating upon them and voting on them. Alliance noted...

Memo from DUP to the Chairmen responding to procedural questions raised on 27 November, 2 December 1996 - (link)

This document contains a memo sent by Alliance to the Chairmen, responding to some questions that were raised on 27 November 1996 regarding the procedure of introducing motions and amendments, deliberating upon them and voting on them. DUP argued that...

Memo from George Mitchell requesting responses from all participants to Labour's proposal, 18 September 1997 - (link)

This memo, circulated by George Mitchell on 18 Sepember 1997, requests all the participants for their responses to Labour's proposal to discuss UUP's motion of indictment against Sinn Féin. The proposal, written by Malachi Curran, is enclosed.

Memo from John de Chastelain regarding the agenda for the resumed opening plenary, 27 September 1996 - (link)

This document contains a chart which provides a summary of the status of proposals submitted by delegations for the agenda of the remainder of the opening plenary on 1 October 1996, along with their willingness to have their proposal circulated. John...

Memo from John de Chastelain regarding updates on the agenda for the resumed opening plenary and the comprehensive agenda, 6 September 1996 - (link)

This memo, sent by John de Chastelain to multiple recipients including George Mitchell and Harri Holkeri, provides a background on the submissions of the agenda proposals for the remainder of the opening plenary and also for the comprehensive agenda...

Memo from Kelly Currie to George Mitchell regarding rules of confidentiality and points of agreement, 4 December 1996 - (link)

This document contains a memo sent by Kelly Currie to George Mitchell where Currie outlined the rules around confidentiality that were part of the Rules of Procedure, specifically in the form of the five points of agreement on confidentiality that all...

Memo from Labour to the Chairmen responding to procedural questions raised on 27 November, 2 December 1996 - (link)

This document contains a memo sent by Labour to the Chairmen, responding to some questions that were raised on 27 November 1996 regarding the procedure of introducing motions and amendments, deliberating upon them and voting on them. Labour argued...

Memo from NIWC to the Chairmen responding to procedural questions raised on 27 November, 2 December 1996 - (link)

This document contains a memo sent by NIWC to the Chairmen, responding to some questions that were raised on 27 November 1996 regarding the procedure of introducing motions and amendments, deliberating upon them and voting on them. NIWC argued that...

Memo from UUP to the Chairmen responding to procedural questions raised on 27 November, 2 December 1996 - (link)

This document contains a memo sent by UUP to the Chairmen, responding to some questions that were raised on 27 November 1996 regarding the procedure of introducing motions and amendments, deliberating upon them and voting on them. The UUP argued that...

Memo from the British Government to the Chairmen responding to procedural questions raised on 27 November, 2 December 1996 - (link)

This document contains a memo sent by the British Government to the Chairmen, responding to some questions that were raised on 27 November 1996 regarding the procedure of introducing motions and amendments, deliberating upon them and voting on them....

Memo from the Chairmen to all delegates enclosing a paper on confidentiality, 24 September 1996 - (link)

This document contains a memo sent by the Chairmen to the delegates, which encloses the paper on confidentiality that emerged from a plenary discussion on the subject on 23 September 1996.

Memo from the Chairmen to all delegates enclosing a paper on confidentiality, 24 September 1996 - (link)

This document contains a memo sent by the Chairmen to the delegates, which encloses the paper on confidentiality that emerged from a plenary discussion on the subject on 23 September 1996.

Memo from the Chairmen to all delegates enclosing the proposals for comprehensive agenda submitted before 15 October 1996 - (link)

This document contains a memo sent by the Chairmen to the delegates, which encloses proposals for the comprehensive agenda of the plenary talks submitted by the British and Irish Governments, Alliance, NIWC, SDLP, UDP, DUP, UKUP and UUP before 15 October 1996.

Memo from the Independent Chairmen to all delegates enclosing Alliance's submissions and rebuttals from UUP, DUP and UDP, 16 September 1996 - (link)

This memo, which was circulated by the chairmen to all the delegates in the plenary talks, encloses the submission by Alliance alleging the breach of Mitchell Priciples by UUP, DUP, PUP and UDP, and the corresponding rebuttals from UUP, DUP and UDP....

Memo from the Independent Chairmen to all delegates regarding Alliance's submission and the subsequent course of action, 16 September 1996 - (link)

This memo, which was circulated by the chairmen to all the delegates in the plenary talks, encloses a note from the British and Irish Governments on their decision regarding Alliance's representation against PUP and UDP. The memo also notes that the...

Memo from the Irish Government to the Chairmen responding to procedural questions raised on 27 November, 2 December 1996 - (link)

This document contains a memo sent by the Irish Government to the Chairmen, responding to some questions that were raised on 27 November 1996 regarding the procedure of introducing motions and amendments, deliberating upon them and voting on them. The...

Memo with instructions to inform participants about the next plenary meeting, 26 September 1996 - (link)

This document contains a memo from an unknown sender with instructions for the recipient to call all participants and inform them about the date and time of the next plenary meeting and the agenda for the meeting as proposed by the Chairmen. The...

NIWC amendments to GFA section on strand 2 - (link)

This document contains two amendments proposed by the NIWC to the Strand 2 section of the GFA. They provide for a working group of the assembly to prepare for the creation of implementation bodies; and communication between civic fora in Northern...

NIWC paper proposing a civic forum: the case for a second chamber in Northern Ireland - (link)

The document from the NIWC proposes a Second Chamber, or Civic Forum, to complement the Northern Ireland Assembly and represent diverse sectoral interests. The Civic Forum aims to ensure gender balance and community representation. It's intended to...

NIWC paper: 'North/South council', 31 March 1998 - (link)

This document is an NIWC paper on a North/South Council. It focuses on proposing a model that would derive its authority from the agreement, but then have democratic accountability. There are also some mechanisms built in in the case of bad faith.

NIWC updated proposals for inclusion in the GFA on 'Victims of Violence' and 'Reconciliation' - (link)

This is another draft of the NIWC proposed amendments to the section on Victims and Reconciliation. It contains an extra paragraph under the 'reconciliation' heading, setting out ways for the British Government to faciliate reconciliation.

Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Act 1997, chapter 7 - (link)

This document is the UK Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Act 1997, Chapter 7. The act outlines provisions related to the decommissioning of firearms, ammunition, and explosives in Northern Ireland. The Act establishes a decommissioning scheme...

Note by John de Chastelain outlining Alliance's proposal for the agenda of the resumed opening plenary, 6 September 1996 - (link)

This document, written by John de Chastelain, records the verbal proposal of Alliance for the agenda of the remainder of the opening plenary from a meeting that took place on 29 July 1996. A duplicate of this document exists elsewhere in the box.

Note by UUP with suggestions for the proposal on the liason subcommittee for trilateral discussions, 18 February 1997 - (link)

This document contains suggestions from the UUP that were possibly brought up in its trilateral discussions with SDLP and Alliance. The suggestions are likely concerned with the wording of the proposal on the liaison subcommittee on decommissioning.

Note by the Chairman proposing the agenda for the plenary scheduled on 1 October 1996 - (link)

This document contains a note from the Chairman to the participants of the plenary about the agenda of the next plenary meeting on 1 October 1996. An addendum clarifies that the note was passed on to the participants on 27 September 1996.

Note from DUP with points and questions regarding confidentiality, 24 September 1996 - (link)

This document contains some points regarding the discussion on confidentiality raised by DUP. The last point notes that Peter Robinson was going to make another proposal regarding the role of the Business Committee in issuing press briefings.

Note from DUP with points and questions regarding confidentiality, 24 September 1996 - (link)

This document contains some points regarding the discussion on confidentiality raised by DUP. The last point notes that Peter Robinson was going to make another proposal regarding the role of the Business Committee in issuing press briefings.

Note from George Mitchell regarding the DUP's request and the UUP's representation to exclude Sinn Féin from talks, 23 September 1997 - (link)

This note, written by George Mitchell and likely circulated among all delegates, describes Ian Paisley's request for Sinn Féin to be excluded from the talks and provides a summary of the participants' views regarding whether DUP was eligible to make...

Note from UUP to the Chairmen regarding SDLP's paper on the mechanisms of decommissioning, 11 December 1996 - (link)

This document contains the UUP's response to SDLP's paper on decommissioning. The UUP noted that it was concerned with the wording in the paper which could be interpreted to refer to confidence building measures. UUP argued that the subcommittee for...

Note from the Chairmen to all delegates enclosing the revised paper on confidentiality, 30 September 1996 - (link)

This document contains a covering note from the Chairmen to all the delegates with an enclosed revised paper on confidentiality.

Note from the Chairmen to all delegates enclosing the revised paper on confidentiality, 30 September 1996 - (link)

This document contains a covering note from the Chairmen to all the delegates with an enclosed revised paper on confidentiality.

Note on 'British Constitutional Legislation', 29 March 1998 - (link)

This note urges the repeal of various pieces of British constitutional legislation concerning Northern Ireland, including the Act of Union, the Government of Ireland Act, and the Northern Ireland Constitutiona Act. It also suggests repealing...

Note on the trilaterals between SDLP, Alliance and UUP, 28 January 1997 - (link)

This document provides a brief outline of the basis of the trileterals that took place between SDLP, Alliance and UUP on the issue of decommissioning and the terms of entry for Sinn Féin into the all-party talks.

Notice of indictment from DUP regarding PUP and UDP, 9 September 1996 - (link)

This document is the notice of indictment written by the DUP delegation and presented to Chairman George Mitchell on 9 September 1996, which called for the removal of the PUP and UDP from the talks. It asserted that PUP and UDP delegates had breached...

Opening remarks by Mo Mowlam on Sinn Féin's participation in the talks in the plenary session, 17 February 1998 - (link)

This document contains the text of the opening remarks made by Mo Mowlam in the plenary session from 17 February 1998. Mowlam stated that the British and Irish Governments were evaluating whether Sinn Féin had violated the Mitchell Principles and...

Opening remarks of the British Government for the plenary session, 27 January 1997 - (link)

This document contains the text of the opening remarks made by the British Government delegation in the plenary session of 27 January 1997. The unnamed delegate commented on the recent increase in paramilitary activity from republican and loyalist...

Opening statement by Mo Mowlam for strand 2 talks, 6 October 1997 - (link)

This document contains the text of the opening remarks made by Mo Mowlam on the launch of Strand 2. Mowlam outlined the purpose of Strand 2 and the interest of the British Government in the present discussions, elaborated on the scope of discussions...

Opening statement by Paul Murphy regarding the launch of Strand 1 - (link)

This 'Opening Statement by Mr [Paul] Murphy' announces the launch of discussions in the three strands. Mr Murphy expresses gratitude to the Independent chairmen and all parties for their commitment to the process. He emphasises the importance of...

Opening statement by the Alliance delegation for strand 2 talks, October 1997 - (link)

This document contains the text of the opening statement made by the Alliance delegation on the launch of Strand 2. The statement begins with a summary of four fundamental principles espoused by Alliance in relation to Strand 1. The speaker provided...

Opening statement by the Irish Government for strand 2 talks, 7 October 1997 - (link)

This document contains the text of the opening remarks made by the Irish Government delegation on the launch of Strand 2. The text notes that the objective of the Irish Government was to reach an agreement that was acceptable to the widest possible...

Opening statement by the Labour delegation for strand 2 talks, 7 October 1997 - (link)

This document contains the text of the opening remarks made by the Labour delegation on the launch of Strand 2. Labour criticized the unionists for disregarding the relevance of the 'Irish' dimension, and asked republicans to aim for a settlement that...

Opening statement by the NIWC delegation for strand 2 talks, 7 October 1997 - (link)

This document contains the text of the opening remarks made by the NIWC delegation on the launch of Strand 2. The speaker highlighted the importance of moving away from entrenched positions to find a new and accommodative settlement. They referred to...

Opening statement by the SDLP delegation for strand 2 talks - (link)

This document is the submission circulated by the SDLP on the launch of Strand 2. The submission notes that immediate aim of the SDLP was a constitutional and political settlement involving both Northern Ireland and the Republic, which recognized both...

Opening statement by the Sinn Féin delegation for strand 2 talks, 7 October 1997 - (link)

This document contains the text of the opening remarks made by Gerry Adams on the launch of Strand 2. Adams stated that Sinn Féin's purpose in these talks was to promote the end of British rule in Ireland, and that they believed that the end to...

Opening statement by the UDP delegation for strand 2 talks, 7 October 1997 - (link)

This document contains the text of the opening statement of UDP for the launch of Strand 2. The statement calls for the settlement of 'perceived constitutional uncertainty' and existing border issues between the Republic of Ireland and the UK, and...

Opening statement by the UUP delegation for strand 2 talks, 7 October 1997 - (link)

This document contains the text of the opening statement made by the UUP delegation on the launch of Strand 2. UUP reaffirmed its commitment to the union and emphasized the importance of respecting the consent principle, particularly on the part of...

Order on Independent international commission on decommissioning (Privileges and Immunities), Irish Decommissioning Act 1997, enclosing explanatory note - (link)

This document is the "Decommissioning Act, 1997 (Independent International Commission on Decommissioning) (Privileges and Immunities) Order, 1997." It establishes the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning and outlines the privileges...

Paper I on item 2(c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary, 17 February 1997 - (link)

This document outlines a proposal regarding item 2 (c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary session on the means of achieving consensus on the mechanisms for further progress on decommissioning. Specifically, it outlines the...

Paper II on item 2(c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary, 2 December 1996 - (link)

This document outlines a proposal regarding item 2 (c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary session on the means of achieving consensus on the mechanisms for further progress on decommissioning. Specifically, it outlines the...

Paper IV on item 2(c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary, 17 February 1997 - (link)

This document outlines a proposal regarding item 2 (c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary session on the means of achieving consensus on the mechanisms for further progress on decommissioning. Specifically, it outlines the...

Paper by Alliance on agenda item 1 of strand 2 talks, 13 October 1997 - (link)

This document was presented by Alliance regarding the principles and requirements envisioned by the party in relation to Strand 2. The paper notes the importance of bringing back self-government for Northern Ireland, of transparency by and of an...

Paper by Alliance on agenda item 2 of strand 1 and strand 2 talks - (link)

This document, presented by Alliance, describes their position on constitutional issues in relation to Strands 1 and 2. Alliance highlighted the importance of recognition of the principle of consent by the British and Irish Governments, and proposed...

Paper by Alliance on agenda item 3 of strand 2 talks, 27 October 1997 - (link)

This document, presented by Alliance, describes their position on the nature, form and extent of new arrangements in relation to Strand 2. Alliance noted the difficulty of identifying potential Strand 2 structures without having clarity on Strand 1...

Paper by Alliance on agenda items 5 and 6 of strand 1 and item 5 of strand 2 and strand 3 talks - (link)

This document, presented by Alliance, describes their position on justice issues, rights and safeguards in relation to all three strands. They proposed the creation of a Department of Justice with a Minister and an associated Assemby Committee as part...

Paper by Labour on agenda item 1 of strand 2 talks, 12 October 1997 - (link)

This document was presented by Labour regarding the principles and requirements envisioned by the party in relation to Strand 2. Labour highlighted that the two principles that Strand 2 arrangements should address were consent and self-determination....

Paper by Labour on agenda item 3 of strand 2 talks, 24 October 1997 - (link)

This document, presented by Labour, describes their position on the nature, form and extent of new arrangements in relation to Strand 2. Labour stated that they wanted new institutions to be more innovative, democratic, accountable and transparent,...

Paper by Labour on agenda item 5 of strand 2 talks, 7 November 1997 - (link)

This document, presented by Labour, describes their position on rights and safeguards in relation to Strand 2. Labour noted that the question of the implementation of rights and safeguards in Northern Ireland was complicated by the question of where...

Paper by Labour on agenda items 5 and 6 of strand 1 and item 5 of strand 2 talks, 10 November 1997 - (link)

This document, presented by Sinn Féin, describes their position on justice issues, rights and safeguards in relation to Strands 1 and 2. Sinn Féin critisized the British Government's past human rights violations, and outlined its vision for what...

Paper by NIWC on agenda item 1 of strand 2 talks, 13 October 1997 - (link)

This document was presented by the NIWC regarding the principles and requirements envisioned by the party in relation to Strand 2. NIWC's paper separately outlines the principles and requirements for the talks process itself, the final agreement, the...

Paper by NIWC on agenda item 3 of strand 2 talks, 27 October 1997 - (link)

This document, presented by the NIWC, describes their position on the nature, form and extent of new arrangements in relation to Strand 2. NIWC noted that North/South bodies would have to respect the equal legitimacy of the identities of both...

Paper by NIWC on agenda item 4 of strand 2 talks - (link)

This document, presented by the NIWC, describes their position on the creation of new relationships between the arrangements arising from all three strands. The NIWC stated that relationships between proposed institutions and arrangements and those...

Paper by NIWC on agenda item 5 of strand 2 talks - (link)

This document, presented by the NIWC, describes their position on rights and safeguards in relation to Strand 2. NIWC stated their aim as the harmonisation of human right on a North/South basis and proposed a coordinated North/South effort to examine...

Paper by PUP on agenda item 1 of strand 2 talks, 14 October 1997 - (link)

This document was presented by the PUP regarding the principles and requirements envisioned by the party in relation to Strand 2. The PUP called for the Republic to remove articles 2 and 3 from its constitution, for the creation of new relationships...

Paper by PUP on agenda item 2 of strand 2 talks, 17 October 1997 - (link)

This document, presented by the PUP, describes their position on constitutional issues in relation to Strand 2. PUP stated that Northern Ireland was a part of the UK as long as its people willed the same, and that the future relationships between the...

Paper by PUP on agenda item 3 of strand 2 talks, 27 October 1997 - (link)

This document, presented by the PUP, describes their position on the nature, form and extent of new arrangements in relation to Strand 2. The PUP acknowledged that the UK and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland shared mutual interests in the...

Paper by SDLP on agenda item 1 of strand 2 talks, 13 October 1997 - (link)

This document was presented by the SDLP regarding the principles and requirements envisioned by the party in relation to Strand 2. The paper states that the talks should address the totality of relationships within and between Ireland and the UK,...

Paper by SDLP on agenda item 2 of strand 1 and strand 2 talks, 20 October 1997 - (link)

This document, presented by the SDLP, describes their position on constitutional issues in relation to Strands 1 and 2. The SDLP called upon the British Goverment to demonstrate how the rights of Irish nationalists could be met in the context of the...

Paper by SDLP on agenda item 3 of strand 2 talks, October 1997 - (link)

This document, presented by the SDLP, describes their position on the nature, form and extent of new arrangements in relation to Strand 2. SDLP argued that North/South institutions were necessary as they reflected the identity and allegiance of...

Paper by SDLP on agenda item 5 of strand 2 talks, November 1997 - (link)

This document, presented by the SDLP, describes their position on rights and safeguards in relation to Strand 2. The SDLP endorsed the Framework documents' proposal for a covenant which would enshrine and support rights and safeguards. They also...

Paper by Sinn Féin on agenda item 1 of strand 2 talks, 14 October 1997 - (link)

This document was presented by Sinn Féin regarding the principles and requirements envisioned by the party in relation to Strand 2. Sinn Féin stated that peace could only come about in the form of a national political consensus which was best...

Paper by Sinn Féin on agenda item 2 of strand 1 and strand 2 talks, 17 October 1997 - (link)

This document, presented by Sinn Féin, describes their position on constitutional issues in relation to Strands 1 and 2. Sinn Féin stated that its primary objective was the realisation of the right of the Irish people to national self-determination....

Paper by Sinn Féin on agenda item 3 of strand 2 talks, 27 October 1997 - (link)

This document, presented by Sinn Féin, describes their position on the nature, form and extent of new arrangements in relation to Strand 2. Sinn Féin stated that its political aim continued to be the creation of a unified Irish state, and the rest of...

Paper by Sinn Féin on agenda item 4 of strand 1 and strand 2 talks, 3 November 1997 - (link)

This document, presented by Sinn Féin, describes their position on the creation of new relationships between the arrangements arising from all three strands. Sinn Féin stated that its political aim continued to be the creation of a unified Irish...

Paper by UDP on agenda item 1 of strand 2 talks - (link)

This document was presented by the UDP regarding the principles and requirements envisioned by the party in relation to Strand 2. UDP stated that the all parties should recognise the constitutional status of Northern Ireland as being a part of the UK,...

Paper by UDP on agenda item 2 of strand 2 talks - (link)

This document, presented by the UDP, describes their position on constitutional issues in relation to Strand 2. UDP stated that co-operation between Northern Ireland and the Republic should take place only on a voluntary basis and in an environment of...

Paper by UDP on agenda item 4 of strand 1 and items 3 and 4 of strand 2 talks - (link)

This document, presented by the UDP, describes their position on the nature, form and structure of arrangements in relation to Strand 2, and the creation of new relationships between the arrangements arising from Strands 1 and 2. The UDP stated that...

Paper by UUP on agenda item 1 of strand 2 talks - (link)

This document was presented by the UUP regarding the principles and requirements envisioned by the party in relation to Strand 2. The UUP stated that any new arrangements that emerge out of the agreement should exist within a British Isles context and...

Paper by UUP on agenda item 2 of strand 2 and strand 3 talks - (link)

This document, presented by the UUP, describes their position on constitutional issues in relation to Strands 1 and 2. UUP stated that as the Republic of Ireland and the UK consisted of two sovereign states, there ought to be no constitutional issues...

Paper by UUP on agenda item 3 of strand 2 and strand 3 talks, 24 October 1997 - (link)

This document, presented by the UUP, describes their position on the nature, form and extent of new arrangements in relation to Strands 2 and 3. The UUP proposed the creation of a body called the 'Council of the British Isles' to facilitate...

Paper by the British Government on agenda item 1 of strand 2 talks - (link)

This document was presented by the British Government regarding the principles and requirements envisioned by the Government in relation to Strand 2. The paper states the need to formulate new relationships based on sufficient consensus and on the...

Paper by the British Government on agenda item 2 of strand 1 and strand 2 talks, 17 October 1997 - (link)

This document, presented by the British Government, describes its position on constitutional issues in relation to Strands 1 and 2. The British Government stated its position as being committed to upholding the democratic wish of the majority of...

Paper by the British Government on agenda item 3 of strand 2 talks, 24 October 1997 - (link)

This document, presented by the British Government, describes their position on the nature, form and extent of new arrangements in relation to Strand 2. The British Government stated that in consideration of the possibility that new devolved...

Paper by the British Government on agenda item 4 of strand 1, strand 2 and strand 3 talks - (link)

This document, presented by the British Government, describes its position on the creation of new relationships between the arrangements arising from all three strands. They outlined exchanges where relations across the three strands could be...

Paper by the British Government on agenda item 6 of strand 1 and item 5 of strand 2 and strand 3 talks - (link)

This document, presented by the British Government, describes their position on rights and safeguards in relation to all three strands. The British Government claimed that the powers available to the police and the courts were balanced by safeguards...

Paper by the British Government on the Northern Ireland election process, 21 March 1996 - (link)

This paper, produced by the British Government on 21 March 1996, provides an outline of the basis on which the Government was intending to bring forth legislation on the elective process in Northern Ireland. In the absence of widespread agreement on...

Paper by the British and Irish Governments on current levels of North/South cooperation, January 1998 - (link)

This document was prepared by the British and Irish Governments in response to a request by the participating delegates for a paper on the nature, form and extent of the current level of cooperation between departments and agencies in Northern Ireland...

Paper by the British and Irish Governments to facilitate discussion on strand 2 issues, 27 January 1998 - (link)

This document was prepared by the British and Irish Governments in order to facilitate discussion on Strand 2 issues. It lists a series of issues related to North/South discussions for the consideration of the delegates, including those relating to...

Paper by the British and Irish Governments to facilitate discussion on strand 3 issues, 27 January 1998 - (link)

This document was prepared by the British and Irish Governments in order to facilitate discussion on Strand 3 issues. It lists a series of issues related to the establishment of an intergovernmental Council and standing intergovernmental machinery...

Paper by the Irish Government on agenda item 1 of strand 2 talks, 10 October 1997 - (link)

This document was presented by the Irish Government regarding the Principles and Requirements envisioned by the Government in relation to Strand 2. The Irish Government highlighted the importance of using peaceful means to pursue political goals, the...

Paper by the Irish Government on agenda item 2 of strand 2 talks, 17 October 1997 - (link)

This document, presented by the Irish Government, describes its position on constitutional issues in relation to Strand 2. The Government cited paragraphs 14-21 from the Framework documents which best conveyed their approach, accompanied by...

Paper by the Irish Government on agenda item 3 of strand 2 talks, 24 October 1997 - (link)

This document, presented by the Irish Government, describes their position on the nature, form and extent of new arrangements in relation to Strand 2. The Irish Government supported the creation of North/South institutions as crucial to an overall...

Paper by the Irish Government on agenda item 4 of strand 2 talks, 31 October 1997 - (link)

This document, presented by the Irish Government, describes its position on the creation of new relationships between the arrangements arising from all three strands. The Irish Government highlighted what they identified as the main elements of the...

Paper by the Irish Government on agenda item 5 of strand 2 talks, 7 November 1997 - (link)

This document, presented by the Irish Government, describes their position on rights and safeguards in relation to Strand 2. The Irish Government stated that given the different formulation of internationally recognised rights in international...

Paper by the Irish Government on dealing with decommissioning in the opening plenary, 25 April 1996 - (link)

This paper, produced by the Irish Government on 25 April 1996, proposes a method for the participants in the opening plenary to address the issue of decommissioning. The Irish Government took note that a fruitful discussion on the decommissioning...

Paper on item 2(c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary, 11 December 1996 - (link)

This document outlines a proposal regarding item 2 (c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary session on the means of achieving consensus on the mechanisms for further progress on decommissioning. Specifically, it outlines the...

Paper on item 2(c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary, 11 December 1996 - (link)

This document outlines a proposal regarding item 2 (c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary session on the means of achieving consensus on the mechanisms for further progress on decommissioning. Specifically, it outlines the...

Paramilitary activity: submission from the British Government - (link)

The document is a paper by the British Government addressing paramilitary activity in Northern Ireland, presented to the Liaison subcommittee on Confidence Building Measures on 25 February 1998. It emphasizes the importance of building confidence in...

Paramilitary activity: submission from the PUP - (link)

The document is a submission by the Progressive Unionist Party of Northern Ireland to the Confidence Building Liaison Committee regarding paramilitary activity. It acknowledges the risks taken by the party in redirecting negative energies towards...

Party delegations, May 1996 - (link)

Lists of the full party delegations to the talks, including support teams, contact details, and information about which delegates have been issued with security passes.

Plenary session of the British Irish Interparliamentary Body, Speech by Rt Hon Patrick Mayhew, QC MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland - (link)

This document contains a speech by Patrick Mayhew, then Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, delivered during the plenary session of the British Irish Interparliamentary Body (established in 1990). Mayhew provides an analysis of recent political...

Points on the British strand 1 proposals - (link)

This is a series of notes on the British strand 1 proposals. It notes that the proposals fall short in failing to provide an adequate basis for the sharing of power and responsibility. It calls for a central executive body with collective...

Possible footnote to UUP/SDLP list of issues for resolution - (link)

This document serves as a potential footnote to the UUP/SDLP list of issues for resolution. It highlights that under these headings, all participants have the opportunity to bring up any specific concerns, including previously raised issues by one or...

Post-it note from David Pozorski - (link)

Prisons issues: paper by the British Government related to meeting on February 4 1998 - (link)

This document, prepared by the British Government for the Liaison subcommittee on Confidence Building Measures, addresses the issue of prisoner releases in Northern Ireland in the context of the peace process. It outlines the government's willingness...

Prisons issues: paper by the British Government related to meeting on January 13 1998 - (link)

The document is a further paper by the British Government regarding prison issues in Northern Ireland. It reflects on the unique circumstances of Northern Ireland and the policies implemented, such as early releases, life sentence reviews, and...

Prisons issues: paper presented by the British Government - (link)

The document is a paper by the British Government discussing prisons issues in Northern Ireland. It highlights the importance of prisons issues to the community, the flexibility of the government and prison service in response to changing...

Prisons issues: submission from Sinn Féin - (link)

The document is a Sinn Fein submission to the Liaison subcommittee on Confidence Building, emphasizing the importance of prisoner releases in the peace process in Northern Ireland. It discusses the historical context of political prisoners, the need...

Prisons issues: submission from the Irish Government - (link)

The document is a paper by the Irish Government addressing prisoner issues in Northern Ireland within the context of confidence-building measures for the peace process. It emphasises the importance of prisoner-related actions in nurturing trust and...

Prisons issues: submission from the NIWC - (link)

The document is a submission by the Northern Ireland Women's Coalition to the Liaison subcommittee on Confidence-Building regarding prisoners in Northern Ireland. It emphasizes the importance of including prisoner release in any settlement of a...

Prisons issues: submission from the PUP - (link)

The document outlines the Progressive Unionist Party's stance on confidence-building measures related to political prisoners in Northern Ireland. It emphasizes that such measures should be implemented as gestures of goodwill by the British...

Prisons issues: submission from the SDLP - (link)

The document, submitted by the Social Democratic and Labour Party to the Liaison subcommittee on Confidence Building Measures emphasizes the importance of considering prisoners' rights and needs, especially in building confidence during the peace...

Prisons issues: submission from the UDP - (link)

This submission by the Ulster Democratic Party to the Liaison subcommittee on Confidence Building Measures focuses on the issue of political prisoners in Northern Ireland. It emphasizes the importance of addressing the needs of political prisoners,...

Procedural guidelines for the conduct of substantive all-party negotiations - (link)

This document sets out the rules of procedure for the all-party negotiations, as decided by the party delegations from Northern Ireland and the British and Irish Governments. The first paragraph notes that the rules in this document, called the...

Proposal by SDLP for agenda of resumed plenary on 1 October 1996 - (link)

This document contains a proposal for the agenda of the remainder of the opening plenary scheduled for 1 October 1996 which was submitted by SDLP.

Proposal by UDP for the agenda of the resumed opening plenary, 31 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains an updated version of the proposal for the agenda of the remainder of the opening plenary which was submitted by the UDP to the Chairmen on 31 July 1996. A duplicate of this document exists elsewhere in the box.

Proposal by the British Government regarding the Independent Commission's role and enclosing a letter regarding UUP's response, 4 December 1996 - (link)

This document contains a proposal by the British Government on the role of the Independent Commission in facilitating decommissioning. The British Government suggested that the Commission, in consultation with parties engaging in the talks and with...

Proposal by the British and Irish Governments for the agenda of the resumed opening plenary, 30 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains the proposal for the agenda of the remainder of the opening plenary which was submitted by the British and Irish Governments to the Chairmen on 30 July 1996. The date has been underlined in pen.

Proposal from Peter Robinson regarding press briefings by Chairmen, 25 Setember 1996 - (link)

This document contains a proposal from Peter Robinson regarding the protocol around press briefings that the Chairmen might want to issue.

Proposal from Peter Robinson regarding press briefings by Chairmen, 25 Setember 1996 - (link)

This document contains a proposal from Peter Robinson regarding the protocol around press briefings that the Chairmen might want to issue.

Proposal on the remit of the liaison subcommittee, 11 February 1997 - (link)

This document contains a proposed outline of the remit of the liaison subcommittee. It notes that the subcommittee will have a dual remit - it will liaise between the plenary talks and the Independent Commission on the decommissioning process and also...

Proposed agenda by DUP for strands one and two, 29 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains the proposal for the agenda of strands one and two which was submitted by the DUP on 29 July 1996.

Proposed agenda by UKUP for all three strands, 19 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains the proposals for the agenda of all three strands which was submitted by the UKUP on 19 July 1996.

Proposed agenda for resumed opening plenary - (link)

This document is a proposed agenda for the resumed opening plenary meetings. It includes the adoption of the agenda and rules of procedures, establishment of the Business Committee, consideration of proposals on decommissioning by the International...

Proposed agenda for strand 1 issues - (link)

This document is a proposed agenda for discussions on Strand 1 issues. The agenda includes requirements for a new beginning for relationships within Northern Ireland, principles and criteria for new arrangements within Northern Ireland, institutional...

Proposed agenda for strand 2 issues - (link)

This document outlines the proposed agenda for discussions on Strand 2 issues. The agenda includes topics such as the requirements for a new beginning in relationships within the island of Ireland, including aspects of identity, allegiance, and the...

Proposed agenda for strand 3 issues - (link)

This document is a proposed agenda for Strand Three issues. The agenda includes opening presentations by the two Governments, establishment of mechanisms for political party involvement, examination of the causes and impact of the conflict in...

Proposed statement by the Independent Chairmen, 5 March 1997 [drafted by the British and Irish Governments, 26 February 1997] - (link)

This document is a version of a statement proposed by the British and Irish Governments to the Independent Chairmen, regarding the state of the multi-party negotiations in Northern Ireland. In this draft, the Chairmen highlight the importance of the...

Record of a strand 2 meeting on 3 March 1998 at 10.40 - (link)

The meeting covered letters (b) to (h) of the joint government paper. The make-up and schedule of the proposed North/South Council were discussed. However, the unionist parties saw any potential body as having a consultative role only and thought the...

Record of a strand 2 meeting on 3 March 1998 at 14.30 - (link)

The meeting covered letters (i) to (n) of the joint government paper. Debate focused on how the North/South Council would be finances, and whether there was any need for a second consultative body to be set up to be involved in the scrutiny process....

Record of a strand 2 meeting on 4 November 1997 at 10.30 - (link)

The meeting began by discussing arrangements and agendas for further meetings. The UUP renewed its proposal for minutes of strand 2 meetings to be less detailed. Sinn Féin obejcted to this. Alliance wanted to know whether the DUP were being copies of...

Record of a strand 2 meeting on 7 October 1997 at 14.30 - (link)

After some comments on various procedural difficulties, the Chairman invited parties to give their opening statements on strand 2 issues. The British Government situated the current process within a process of reconciling differences begun by the...

Record of a strand 2 meeting on 10 February 1998 at 10.40 - (link)

It was agreed that papers submitted to the Chairman would be circulated unless otherwise indicated. The meeting moved on to discuss rights and safeguards. The British Government updated the Independent Chairmen and the Irish Government on discussion...

Record of a strand 2 meeting on 10 March 1998 at 10.41 - (link)

The meeting continued to discuss the creation of a North/South Council, focusing on two sticking points: whether agreement on a remit would be reached in advance of or following the successful establishment of the Assembly; and whether the body should...

Record of a strand 2 meeting on 10 November 1997 at 11.10 - (link)

The Chairman began by asking the parties to set out their views on the format of upcoming strand 2 consultations. There was a general desire for more engagement and discussion rather than just presentation of views, and general agreement that the...

Record of a strand 2 meeting on 14 October 1997 at 10.00 - (link)

The meeting began with further difficulties balancing the timing of further meetings with the commitments of the participants. Parties then presented their papers on principles and requirements. The British and Irish Governments and the SDLP continued...

Record of a strand 2 meeting on 16 February 1998 at 11.12 - (link)

The discussion of strand 2 issues was impeded by a formal representation from the British Government against Sinn Féin. After an exchange between those two parties on several procedural and legal aspects of the situation, the meeting adjourned in the...

Record of a strand 2 meeting on 20 January 1998 at 11.12 - (link)

The document on the table was 'Propositions on Heads of Agreement', which was introduced by the two governments and then discussed in a tour de table. Discussion focused on attitudes to a North/South Council and on condemnation by all parties of...

Record of a strand 2 meeting on 20 October 1997 at 11.30 - (link)

The meeting began with the UUP objecting to the length of the Strand 2 minutes. The parties went on to present their papers on constitutional issues. The British Government stressed that new institutional arrangements needed to be built that all...

Record of a strand 2 meeting on 24 February 1998 at 10.43 - (link)

The Chairman opened the meeting by holding a brief plenary session and asked the UDP to reaffirm their commitment to the Mitchell Principles, which they did. Various papers were circulated. It was agreed that discussion would focus on the synthesis...

Record of a strand 2 meeting on 24 February 1998 at 14.17 - (link)

Participants were asked to offer further comments in relation to question (a) of the joint government paper. Debate continued to focus on whether or not north/south bodies were necessary but also moved on to consider to what extent such institutions...

Record of a strand 2 meeting on 24 March 1998 at 10.40 - (link)

The Chairman began by holding a brief plenary session in which Sinn Féin reaffirmed their commitment to the Mitchell principles and were readmitted to the talks. The meeting went on to discuss the 'further synthesis' paper, focusing first on the...

Record of a strand 2 meeting on 26 January 1998 at 10.15 - (link)

After some debate on the suitability of the course of action, the meeting was adjourned in favour of a plenary to consider whether the UDP should remain in the talks process following UFF involvement in a series of murders.

Record of a strand 2 meeting on 27 January 1998 at 10.15 - (link)

The two governments began by presenting their paper on north/south cooperation, produced at the request of parties to supplement the propositions paper, and announcing that a further paper was soon to be tabled. The Irish Government set the creation...

Record of a strand 2 meeting on 27 January 1998 at 14.41 - (link)

The two governments outlined their paper on structures and set it within the context of previous commitments. Alliance was highly critical of the paper. Other parties were more mixed. The PUP highlighted the fact that the pro-union parties were not...

Record of a strand 2 meeting on 28 January 1998 at 10.10 - (link)

Discussion of the two governments' structures paper continued. Responses to the questions were outlined by the SDLP, the NIWC, Sinn Féin and the PUP. The PUP also condemned recent threats by the LVF against community workers, which was generally...

Record of a strand 2 meeting on 28 October 1997 at 10.12 - (link)

Participants presented their papers on 'Nature, Form and Extent of New Arrangements'. The British Government suggested a North/South body of elected representatives. The Irish Government emphasized a powerful North/South body. Alliance stressed the...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 1 July 1997 at 14.07 (OIC/PS69) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Tuesday 1 July 1997 at 14.07. The two governments had tabled their document outlining possible conclusions on decommissioning. The British Government said that the proposals were built...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 1 October 1996 at 15.12 (OIC/PS16) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Tuesday 1 October 1996 at 15.12. The PUP was absent. The two governments made their submissions on their joint proposals on the agenda. The Irish Government suggested this was...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 1 October 1996 at 17.25 (OIC/PS17) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Tuesday 1 October 1996 at 17.25. The UKUP wanted to focus on criteria for admitting Sinn Féin to the talks process. They thought the peace process had increased sectarianism. The DUP...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 2 December 1996 at 12.10 (OIC/PS52) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Monday 2 December 1996 at 12.10. The Chairman proposed that procedural issues raised by the UUP motion be discussed in preparation for a ruling on the following day. He then proposed...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 2 October 1996 at 15.39 [Amended] (OIC/PS19) - (link)

This is an amended draft summary record of an opening plenary session on 2 October 1996 at 15.39. Most of the meeting was taken up with discussion of a proposal to hold a meeting between Sir George Quigley, other business leaders, and the talks...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 3 December 1996 at 12.09 (OIC/PS53) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Tuesday 3 December 1996 at 12.09. The Chairman read his ruling on the procedural questions raised by the UKUP motion. The DUP asked for an adjournment to have the ruling in writing,...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 3 December 1996 at 13.25 (OIC/PS54) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Tuesday 3 December 1996 at 13.25. The UKUP commented on the Chairman's ruling on their motion, which it did not accept. They also called rule 34 into question. Whether or not procedural...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 3 June 1997 at 14.10 (OIC/PS66) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Tuesday 3 June 1997 at 14.10. The Chairman suggested that each party present its current assessment of the situation. The British Government made its commitment to launching the...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 4 February 1997 at 12.12 (OIC/PS61) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Tuesday 4 February 1997 at 12.12. The Chairman announced his intention to take stock of the situation and outline a way forward to plenary in a week's time and invited comment on it....

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 4 November 1996 at 13.10 (OIC/PS40) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Monday 4 November 1996 at 13.10. The Chairman suggested that the session be devoted to clarification of the various proposals which had been made on decommissioning. The UUP suggested...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 4 November 1996 at 15.10 (OIC/PS44) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Monday 4 November 1996 at 15.10. The meeting centred on discussion of a joint DUP/UKUP paper which was circulated in written form to participants during the meeting. This paper proposed...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 4 November 1996 at 18.22 (OIC/PS42) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Monday 4 November 1996 at 18.22. The Chairman called for an open discussion on proposals where questions could be posed directly to participants. The DUP complained of the absence of a...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 5 March 1997 at 12.10 (OIC/PS65) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Wednesday 5 March 1997 at 12.10. The Chairman reported a continuing lack of agreement on decommissioning and a proposal to adjourn the plenary until June, after the general and district...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 5 November 1996 at 10.10 (OIC/PS48) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Tuesday 5 November 1996 at 10.10. The DUP questioned the British Government, focusing in particular on the criteria which would prove the permanence or not of a future PIRA ceasefire...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 5 November 1996 at 14.10 (OIC/PS41) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Tuesday 5 November 1996 at 14.10. Labour questioned the British and Irish Governments about the role and function of their proposed subcommittee. The UKUP asked about the timetable for...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 5 November 1996 at 16.38 (OIC/PS43) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Tuesday 5 November 1996 at 16.38. The SDLP questioned the UUP about its principles and how far it was in agreement with the report of the International Body. Alliance asked the British...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 6 November 1996 at 10.00 (OIC/PS45) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Wednesday 6 November 1996. The meeting was almost immediately adjourned in the absence of British and Irish Government ministers.

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 6 November 1996 at 10.30 (OIC/PS46) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Wednesday 6 November 1996 at 10.30. The British Government apologised for the lack of Ministers at the earlier session. They and the Irish Government refused to commit to requiring...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 6 November 1996 at 13.45 (OIC/PS47) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Wednesday 6 November 1996 at 13.45. The DUP asked the Irish Government about a timeline for decommissioning. The Irish Government said that no decommissioning could take place until...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 8 July 1997 at 14.11 (OIC/PS70) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Tuesday 8 July 1997 at 14.11. The Chairman introduced a short paper outlining a timetable for the remainder of the opening plenary session. The DUP requested an adjournment to read the...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 8 October 1996 at 12.07 (OIC/PS20) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Tuesday 8 October 1996 at 12.07. The meeting began with all parties condemning the Lisburn bombings. The UUP, the UKUP and the DUP focused on Sinn Féin's response to the bombings and...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 9 September 1996 at 10.10 (OIC/PS6) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Monday 9 September 1996 at 10.10. The Chairman announced that the DUP had submitted a notice of indictment and intended to hold a plenary to discuss the allegations before the...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 9 September 1996 at 12.08 (OIC/PS5) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Monday 9 September at 12.08. The Chairman reported that the PUP and UDP had been shown copies of the DUP indictment and had agreed to submit their responses by 10.00 on the following...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 10 December 1996 at 12.10 (OIC/PS55) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Tuesday 10 December 1996 at 12.10. The Chairman proposed that the plenary session adjourn in favour of further bilateral and trilateral meetings since no consensus had been reached. The...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 10 June 1997 at 14.10 (OIC/PS67) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Tuesday 10 June 1997 at 14.10. The Chairman proposed a further period of bilateral meetings. The UKUP thought this was to allow the British Government to come to an agreement with Sinn...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 10 September 1996 at 10.08 (OIC/PS7) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Tuesday 10 September 1996 at 10.08. The Chairman stated that the DUP delegates had requested a further adjournment to consider the PUP/UDP response before the debate. This was agreed.

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 10 September 1996 at 11.18 (OIC/PS8) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Tuesday 10 September 1996 at 11.18. The DUP presented their case against the PUP and UDP, citing threats of 'summary justice' issued by the CLMC. The UDP argued that they could not...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 11 September 1996 at 14.33 (OIC/PS9) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Wednesday 11 September 1996 at 14.33. Alliance had submitted an indictment of the UUP, DUP, PUP and UDP. The Chairman announced his intention of proceeding as before. The SDLP were...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 12 Feburary 1997 at 10.11 (OIC/PS62) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Wednesday 12 Febraury 1997 at 10.11. Labour, the DUP and the UKUP were late. The Chairman understood that the wish of the majority of parties was to continue meeting up until the...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 12 June 1996 at 00.32 (OIC/PS2) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Wednesday 12 June 1996 at 00.32. The Independent Chairmen took their seats, to strong objections from the DUP and the UKUP, who then walked out. The Chairman asked all participants to...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 14 October 1996 at 12.09 (OIC/PS21) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Monday 14 October 1996 at 12.09. The Chairman proposed an adjournment for further bilaterals. This was opposed by the DUP, who then withdrew their objection on learning of the...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 14 October 1996 at 18.09 (OIC/PS22) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Monday 14 October 1996 at 18.09. The Chairman tabled an agenda agreed duing bilaterals and suggested it be discussed and voted on. The DUP and UKUP objected to this and moved an...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 14 October 1996 at 19.28 (OIC/PS27) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Monday 14 October 1996 at 19.28. Debate continued on the agenda proposed by the UUP/SDLP. The parties that had expressed verbal support for the proposal formally signed up to it. The...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 14 October 1996 at 22.41 (OIC/PS28) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Monday 14 October 1996 at 22.41. The draft agenda submitted by the SDLP and UUP and supported by seven parties was under discussion again. The UKUP and the DUP tabled amendments to the...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 15 October 1996 at 12.13 (OIC/PS23) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Tuesday 15 October 1996 at 12.13. The meeting began by limiting participants' interventions to 20 minutes, as proposed by the UUP and seconded by the SDLP. The parties then introduced...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 15 October 1996 at 15.13 (OIC/PS24) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Tuesday 15 October 1996 at 15.13. The Chairman wanted to resolve the matter of the Business Committee. The DUP reluctantly agreed to leave the matter with the chair. Also under debate...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 16 December 1996 at 12.08 (OIC/PS56) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Monday 16 December 1996 at 12.08. Alliance, the UUP and the SDLP reported back to plenary on their trilateral discussions. They had made progress but areas of disagreement remained....

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 16 July 1997 at 14.08 (OIC/PS71) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Wednesday 16 July 1997 at 14.08. The Chairman had received three written submissions on the decommissioning proposals from the UUP, DUP and UKUP. The DUP intervened to criticize the...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 16 October 1996 at 10.10 (OIC/PS25) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Wednesday 16 October 1996 at 10.10. The UKUP continued its presentation on decommissioning. It criticized the report of the International Body; the proposals for a subcommittee on...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 16 October 1996 at 12.34 (OIC/PS26) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Wednesday 16 October 1996 at 12.34. The Chairman ruled that no observers be allowed in the conference room and the UDP apologised. The UKUP completed its opening address; it insisted...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 16 September 1996 at 10.12 (OIC/PS10) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Monday 16 September 1996 at 10.12. The UKUP wanted verbatim records of plenary meetings, as it objected to comments made by the British Government on 9 and 10 September 1996. This was...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 16 September 1997 at 14.09 (OIC/PS79) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary sesson on Tuesday 16 September 1997 at 14.09. The Chairman announced that the governments had proposed an adjournment to prepare a briefing on the procedural motion, which had been requested by...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 17 September 1997 at 12.13 (OIC/PS80) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Wednesday 27 September 1997 at 12.13. The Chairman outlined the UUP submission on the expulsion of Sinn Féin to participants. Sinn Féin thought this should be discussed alongside the...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 17 September 1997 at 17.09 (OIC/PS81) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Wednesday 17 September 1997 at 17.09. The issues under discussion were the procedural motion, the UUP indictment, and the text of a proposed statement to table the procedural motion on...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 17 September 1997 at 18.12 (OIC/PS82) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of a plenary meeting on 17 September 1997 at 18.12. The British Government withdrew the statement but kept 24 September 1997 as the proposed date for the procedural motion to be tabled. Alliance said if they only saw...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 18 December 1996 at 11.12 (OIC/PS57) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Wednesday 18 December 1996 at 11.12. The Chairman made a statement suggesting cautious optimism about progress in bilaterals and proposed that this continue from 13 January 1997 in...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 18 November 1996 at 12.10 (OIC/PS49) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Monday 18 November 1996 at 12.10. Four further proposals had been submitted by the NIWC, DUP, UKUP and UUP. The SDLP proposed an adjournment to allow further bilaterals to take place,...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 18 September 1996 at 10.10 (OIC/PS11) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Wednesday 18 September 1996 at 10.10. The purpose of the session was to discuss the Alliance indictment of the DUP and UUP, the PUP and UDP section having been dismissed as already...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 19 February 1997 at 10.12 (OIC/PS63) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Wednesday 19 February 1997 at 10.12. It has been amended in two places in blue biro [with amendedments agreed by plenary in a meeting on 26 February.] The Chairman proposed that further...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 19 June 1996 at 12.03 (OIC/PS1) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Wednesday 19 June 1996 at 12.03. The Chairman reported that the DUP and the UKUP had affirmed their commitment to the Mitchell principles. He also commented on the ongoing work on the...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 21 October 1996 at 12.08 (OIC/PS30) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Monday 21 October 1996 at 12.08. The meeting began with a confidentiality complaint made by the DUP against the UUP, which the UUP denied. The DUP then began its presentation on...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 21 October 1996 at 14.37 (OIC/PS31) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Monday 21 October 1996 at 14.37. The DUP resumed their presentation on decommissioning. They highlighted the insufficiency of any non-permanent ceasefire and the insincerity of Sinn...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 21 October 1996 at 16.30 (OIC/PS29) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Monday 21 October 1996 at 16.30. The DUP continued their presentation on decommissioning. They approved of the Mitchell Principles, but not the report as a whole, which they considered...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 22 October 1996 at 10.11 (OIC/PS33) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Tuesday 22 October 1996 at 10.11. This session was taken up with the DUP proposal to hold a Business Committee meeting. After this was not agreed, the UUP proposed that a Business...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 22 October 1996 at 11.08 (OIC/PS32) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Tuesday 22 October 1996 at 11.08. After debate, it was agreed to hold a meeting of the Business Committee to discuss the DUP's proposal to disband the Business Committee, time to be...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 22 October 1996 at 14.37 (OIC/PS34) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on on Tuesday 22 October 1996. The Chairman of the Business Committee announced a time and place for the meeting to discuss the DUP motion. None of the remaining parties had finalised...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 23 September 1996 at 14.33 (OIC/PS12) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Monday 23 September 1996 at 14.33. The Chairman suggested a timeline for the release of plenary minutes and brought up the confidentiality rule. The UKUP asked about Alliance's...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 23 September 1997 at 14.09 (OIC/PS83) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Tuesday 23 September at 14.09. The meeting was to address the indictment of Sinn Féin in a three-hour period. The UUP was present in the room but refused to address 'the IRA delegation...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 24 June 1997 at 14.08 (OIC/PS68) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Tuesday 24 June 1997 at 14.08. The Chairman noted that the two governments would distribute their proposal on the following day and suggested a timetable for bilaterals and then...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 24 September 1997 at 16.10 (OIC/PS84) - (link)

This is the summary record of an opening plenary session on Wednesday 24 September 1997 at 16.10. The British Government asked for an adjournment to finalise and copy the procedural motion, along with the conclusion on the UUP indictment of Sinn Féin....

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 24 September 1997 at 17.40 (OIC/PS85) - (link)

This is the summary record of an opening plenary session on Wednesday 24 September 1997 at 17.40. The Chairman announced that the governments needed further time to complete the procedural motion but still intended to table it that evening. Alliance,...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 24 September 1997 at 21.24 (OIC/PS86) - (link)

This is the summary record of an opening plenary session on Wednesday 24 September 1997 at 21.24. The governments introduced the procedural motion, which had been distributed in advance, and the Chairman suggested it be voted on by sections. These...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 25 November 1996 at 12.10 (OIC/PS50) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Monday 25 November 1996 at 12.10. The Chairman suggested the meeting be adjourned to allow bilaterals to continue. The UKUP opposed this saying that it had not been included in the...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 26 February 1997 at 10.10 (OIC/PS64) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Wednesday 26 February 1997 at 10.10. The UKUP made two amendments to the minutes of the previous meeting, which were agreed without objection. The Chairman reported a lack of...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 27 January 1997 at 12.10 (OIC/PS60) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Monday 27 January 1997 at 12.10. The Chairman invited general comment from parties and signalled his intent to return to the issue of decommissioning afterwards. Each party began their...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 27 January 1997 at 14.55 (OIC/PS58) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Monday 27 January 1997 at 14.55. The Chairman asked for the parties' thoughts on proceeding with the debate suggested by Alliance on the position of the loyalist-aligned parties...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 27 November 1996 at 11.15 (OIC/PS51) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Wednesday 27 November 1996 at 11.15. The UKUP amended the draft record for 4 November 1996 at 13.10 to reflect the questions they had asked about contacts between the Independent...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 28 January 1997 at 10.11 (OIC/PS59) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Tuesday 28 January 1997 at 10.11. The Chairman called for a round table process addressing how to move forward on decommissioning. The British Government proposed further bilaterals in...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 28 October 1996 at 12.10 (OIC/PS35) - (link)

This is the draft summary of an opening plenary session on Monday 28 October 1996 at 12.10. The meeting began by agreeing times for the remainder of the presentations on decommissioning. The UKUP and DUP said they would take questions and the Chairman...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 29 July 1996 at 10.07 (OIC/PS4) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Monday 29 July 1996 at 10.07. Paragraphs 30-36 of the rules of procedure were under discussion, along with the amendments to them from the DUP and UKUP. The amendments were all voted...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 29 July 1996 at 18.47 (OIC/PS3) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Monday 29 July 1996 at 18.47. The Chairman proposed that plenary be adjourned until 9 September 1996 and that participants reflect on the agenda differences over the break. The DUP...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 29 October 1996 at 10.10 (OIC/PS36) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Tuesday 29 October 1996 at 10.10. The meeting was spent in a discussion of the number of governmental delegates permitted to be in the room, as the DUP and UKUP objected to the number...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 30 October 1996 at 10.00 (OIC/PS37) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Wednesday 30 October 1996 at 10.00. The meeting discussed and eventually agreed timings for the sessions to be held over the following week. Alliance gave its oral presentation on...

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 30 October 1996 at 12.00 (OIC/PS38) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Wednesday 30 October 1996 at 12.00. The UUP began its presentation on decommissioning (text not included at this point) and continued until 12.55.

Record of an opening plenary meeting on 30 October 1996 at 14.00 (OIC/PS39) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Wednesday 30 October 1996 at 14.00. The UUP continued its oral presentation and finished at 15.05. The SDLP and the DUP wished to comment on the presentation, in the former case to...

Record of cross-strand meeting on 2 March 1998 at 14.15 - (link)

This document is a summary record of a cross-strand meeting hold on 2 March 1998. The meeting focused on protecting human rights and ensuring their enforcement in any lasting settlement for Northern Ireland. The British Government emphasized the...

Record of cross-strand meeting on 30 March 1998 at 14.12 - (link)

This document is a summary record of a cross-strand meeting held on March 30, 1998. The discussion focused on three main issues: rights and safeguards, principles and requirements for the new arrangements to address the totality of relationships, and...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 1 July 1996 at 13.05 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and the agenda for the plenary session that took place on 1 July 1996. Robert McCartney began by expressing his disappointment with a press article following...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 1 July 1996 at 14.12 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and the agenda for the plenary session that took place on 1 July 1996. The meeting began with the Chairman suggesting an amendment to paragraph 10 to make it...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 1 July 1996 at 17.02 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and the agenda for the plenary session that took place on 1 July 1996. Seamus Close began by criticizing Ian Paisley's long remarks from the previous...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 2 July 1996 at 10.15 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and the agenda for the plenary session that took place on 2 July 1996. The Chairman noted that he wanted the participants to focus on DUP and joint DUP-UKUP...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 2 July 1996 at 12.21 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and the agenda for the plenary session that took place on 2 July 1996. The meeting began with the Chairman inviting Michael Ancram to comment on his...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 2 July 1996 at 14.06 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and the agenda for the plenary session that took place on 2 July 1996. The Chairman proposed that they go over the rules of procedure amendments, and then...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 2 July 1996 at 15.35 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and the agenda for the plenary session that took place on 2 July 1996. The meeting began with the Chairman inviting Michael Ancram to speak to his amendment...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 2 July 1996 at 17.25 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and the agenda for the plenary session that took place on 2 July 1996. The Chairman began a discussion on the status of the Ground Rules paper. Seamus Close...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 3 July 1996 at 11.10 enclosing composite draft rules of procedure - (link)

This document provides an account of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for the plenary session which took place on 3 July 1996 at 11.10. It encloses a copy of the Composite Draft Rules of Procedure, which provides an outline...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 3 July 1996 at 14.10 - (link)

This document provides an account of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for the plenary session which took place on 3 July 1996 at 14.10. In this meeting, the participants discussed the British Government's proposed amendment...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 4 July 1996 at 10.10 - (link)

This document provides an account of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for the plenary session which took place on 4 July 1996 at 10.10. Chairman George Mitchell began by asking parties whether they wanted to proceed with a...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 4 July 1996 at 14.10 - (link)

This document provides an account of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for the plenary session which took place on 4 July 1996 at 14.10. Chairman George Mitchell began the meeting by proposing some amendments to the schedule...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 9 July 1996 at 13.00 - (link)

This document provides an account of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for the plenary session which took place on 9 July 1996 at 13.00. The meeting began with William McCrea and Cedric Wilson criticizing the British...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 17 June 1996 at 10.10 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session that took place on 17 June 1996. The meeting started with the Chairmen's statement of condemnation for the Manchester bomb...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 17 June 1996 at 14.48 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session that took place on 17 June 1996. The Chairman tabled two composite documents on the proposals for procedural guidelines and...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 17 June 1996 in the evening - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and the agenda for the plenary session that took place on 17 June 1996. The exact starting time of the meeting is unknown, but it commenced approximately...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 18 June 1996 at 10.06 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and the agenda for the plenary session that took place on 18 June 1996. The meeting began with the Chairman inviting the delegates to give their views on the...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 18 June 1996 at 16.05 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and the agenda for the plenary session that took place on 18 June 1996. The Chairman invited views of the different delegates on the recently circulated...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 18 June 1996 at 17.03 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and the agenda for the plenary session that took place on 18 June 1996. The meeting began with the Chairman inviting the delegates to give opening remarks on...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 18 June 1996 at 19.05 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and the agenda for the plenary session that took place on 18 June 1996. Seamus Mallon began by stating that the matter of the installation of the Chairmen...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 19 June 1996 at 10.15 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and the agenda for the plenary session that took place on 19 June 1996. The meeting began with the Chairman announcing that second draft of the rules of...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 19 June 1996 at 11.57 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and the agenda for the plenary session that took place on 19 June 1996. The meeting began with the Chairman informing the delegates the the plenary session...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 19 June 1996 at 12.08 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and the agenda for the plenary session that took place on 19 June 1996. The Chairman called Peter Robinson and Seamus Mallon to address the meeting regarding...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 19 June 1996 at 14.53 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and the agenda for the plenary session that took place on 19 June 1996. Robert McCartney and Peter Robinson spoke in relation to the status of the Ground...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 19 June 1996 at 21.00 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and the agenda for the plenary session that took place on 19 June 1996. The Chairman started by outlining the plan for this meeting and noting that some...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 22 July 1996 at 14.35 - (link)

This document provides an account of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for the plenary session which took place on 22 July 1996 at 14.35. Various delegations spoke about the importance of coming to an agreement about...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 24 July 1996 at 18.40 - (link)

This document provides an account of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for the plenary session which took place on 24 July 1996 at 18.40. Chairman George Mitchell began the meeting by asking the delegates for their reactions...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 24 June 1996 at 10.05 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and the agenda for the plenary session that took place on 24 June 1996. This meeting was chaired by Harri Holkeri due to George Mitchell's absence. The...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 25 July 1996 at 10.18 - (link)

This document provides an account of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for the plenary session which took place on 25 July 1996 at 10.18. In this brief meeting, Michael Ancram and Seán Ó hUiginn commented on a paper that the...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 25 July 1996 at 14.35 - (link)

This document provides an account of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for the plenary session which took place on 25 July 1996 at 14.35, briefly adjourned, and then reconvened at 15.17. The delegates discussed the proposals...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 25 July 1996 at 20.16 - (link)

This document provides an account of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for the plenary session which took place on 25 July 1996 at 20.16. Chairman George Mitchell began the very brief meeting by noting that the parties had...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 25 June 1996 at 10.07 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and the agenda for the plenary session that took place on 25 June 1996. The meeting began with an announcement by the Chairman regarding two documents that...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 25 June 1996 at 11.06 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and the agenda for the plenary session that took place on 25 June 1996. The meeting began with Michael Ancram and Mervyn Taylor giving opening remarks on the...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 25 June 1996 at 14.35 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and the agenda for the plenary session that took place on 25 June 1996. Peter Robinson brought up the outstanding issue of the Ground Rules and how its...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 25 June 1996 at 17.10 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and the agenda for the plenary session that took place on 25 June 1996. The meeting began with George Mitchell resuming his role as the Chairman and...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 25 June 1996 at 18.00 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and the agenda for the plenary session that took place on 25 June 1996. The meeting began with comments from Michael Ancram, who argued in favour of...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 26 June 1996 at 10.05 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and the agenda for the plenary session that took place on 26 June 1996. The Chairman began by going over the draft rules of procedure paragraph by paragraph,...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 26 June 1996 at 15.35 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and the agenda for the plenary session that took place on 26 June 1996. The Chairman began by promising the participants that he would have a paper prepared...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 26 June 1996 at 17.47 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and the agenda for the plenary session that took place on 26 June 1996. The Chairman announced that since the participants had made considerable progress...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 27 June 1996 at 11.10 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and the agenda for the plenary session that took place on 27 June 1996. The Chairman began by raising issues with scheduling and also inquiring whether the...

Record of informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 27 June 1996 at 14.00 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the informal discussion on procedural guidelines and the agenda for the plenary session that took place on 27 June 1996. The record notes the absence of "certain parties" (referring to DUP) from the...

Record of introductory informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session on 12 June 1996 at 11.45 - (link)

This document contains the summary record of the introductory informal discussion on procedural guidelines and agenda for plenary session that took place on 12 June 1996. The meeting started with a discussion about the parties that had not yet...

Record of liaison subcommittee on confidence building measures meeting on 1 December 1998 at 15.00 - (link)

The document is a summary record of a Liaison subcommittee meeting on confidence-building measures related to prisoners in Northern Ireland. Discussions covered topics such as early prisoner releases, transfers, parole, and the impact on community...

Record of liaison subcommittee on confidence building measures meeting on 4 February 1998 at 10.40 - (link)

The document is a summary record of a Liaison subcommittee meeting on Confidence Building Measures that took place on February 4, 1998. Discussions focused on prisoner issues, economic and social development, and community relations. The British...

Record of liaison subcommittee on confidence building measures meeting on 4 March 1998 at 11.25 - (link)

The document is a summary record of a Liaison subcommittee meeting on confidence-building measures held on March 4, 1998. The Chairman condemned recent sectarian killings and emphasized the need for peace and reconciliation. Discussions focused on...

Record of liaison subcommittee on confidence building measures meeting on 8 October 1997 at 13.00 - (link)

The document is a summary record of the inaugural meeting of the Liaison Subcommittee on Confidence Building Measures held on Wednesday, 8 October 1997. Discussions focused on the importance of building confidence throughout the peace process,...

Record of liaison subcommittee on confidence building measures meeting on 10 February 1998 at 14.42 - (link)

The document is a summary record of a liaison subcommittee meeting on confidence-building measures held on February 10, 1998. Discussions focused on economic and social issues, fair employment legislation, discrimination, unemployment differentials,...

Record of liaison subcommittee on confidence building measures meeting on 10 March 1998 at 10.40 - (link)

The document is a summary record of a Liaison subcommittee meeting on confidence-building measures held on March 10, 1998. The British Government presented two papers focusing on restorative justice and community partnership as alternatives to the...

Record of liaison subcommittee on confidence building measures meeting on 13 January 1998 at 11.10 - (link)

The document is a summary record of a Liaison Subcommittee meeting on Confidence Building Measures held on Tuesday, 13 January 1998. Discussions focused on prisoner issues, economic and social development, and cultural rights. The British Government...

Record of liaison subcommittee on confidence building measures meeting on 15 December 1997 at 15.00 - (link)

The document is a summary record of a Liaison subcommittee meeting on Confidence Building Measures that took place on December 15, 1997. The meeting covered discussions on economic and social development issues, prisoners' issues, and responses to...

Record of liaison subcommittee on confidence building measures meeting on 18 November 1997 at 16.07 - (link)

The document is a summary record of a Liaison Subcommittee meeting on confidence-building measures held on Tuesday, 18th November 1997. The Chairman outlined a procedural ruling regarding the subject matter to be discussed by the Subcommittee,...

Record of liaison subcommittee on confidence building measures meeting on 24 March 1998 at 11.00 - (link)

The document is a summary record of a Liaison subcommittee meeting on confidence-building measures held on March 24, 1998. The meeting included discussions on security issues in Northern Ireland. The British Government emphasized their commitment to...

Record of liaison subcommittee on confidence building measures meeting on 25 February 1998 at 10.40 - (link)

The document is a summary record of a Liaison subcommittee meeting on confidence-building measures held on 25th February 1998. Discussions focused on paramilitary activity, cultural issues, security cooperation, condemnation of violence, prisoner...

Record of liaison subcommittee on confidence building measures meeting on 31 March 1998 at 14.30 - (link)

The document is a summary record of a Liaison subcommittee meeting on confidence-building measures held on March 31, 1998. The meeting, chaired by Mr. Holkeri, initially intended to discuss policing issues but shifted focus to the White Paper...

Record of liaison subcommittee on decommissioning meeting, 8 October 1997, 12.03 - (link)

This document is a summary of a meeting of the Liaison Subcommittee on decommissioning held on October 8, 1997. The Subcommittee discussed the importance of decommissioning as part of the peace process, legislative frameworks in place, and the need...

Record of liaison subcommittee on decommissioning meeting, 14 January 1998, 10.00 - (link)

This document is a summary record of a meeting of the Liaison subcommittee on Decommissioning held on January 14, 1998. The Independent International Commission on Decommissioning presented proposals for decommissioning schemes, focusing on methods...

Record of liaison subcommittee on decommissioning meeting, 17 November 1997, 16.08 - (link)

This document is a summary of a meeting of the Liaison Subcommittee on Decommissioning held on Monday, 17 November 1997. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the implementation of decommissioning as outlined in the Report of the International...

Record of liaison subcommittee on decommissioning meeting, 25 February 1998, 14.40 - (link)

This document is a detailed record of a meeting of the Liaison subcommittee on Decommissioning held on 25 February 1998. The British Government presented a draft decommissioning scheme, emphasizing the voluntary nature of decommissioning and the...

Record of liaison subcommittee on decommissioning meeting, 25 March 1998, 12.12 - (link)

This document is a summary of a meeting of the Liaison subcommittee on Decommissioning held on 25 March 1998. Discussions revolved around the progress made on decommissioning legislation, the role of the Commission, the need for immunity provisions,...

Record of liaison subcommittee on decommissioning meeting, 25 November 1997, 14.05 - (link)

This document is a summary of a meeting of the Liaison subcommittee on Decommissioning held on November 25, 1997. The meeting focused on the Initial Report of the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning. The report outlined the...

Record of opening plenary meeting on 2 October 1996 at 12.11 (OIC/PS18) - (link)

This is the draft summary record of an opening plenary session on Wednesday 2 October 1996 at 12.11. The Chairman proposed that bilateral talks on the British Government proposal of the previous day continue. The British Government suggested no...

Record of plenary meeting on 12 January 1998 at 16.25 - (link)

This document is a summary record of a plenary meeting. The primary purpose of the session was to table a document prepared by the British and Irish Governments, titled "Propositions on the Heads of Agreement".  The Chairman also expressed condolences...

Record of plenary meeting on 13 January 1998 at 14.13 - (link)

This document is a summary record of a plenary meeting. The purpose of the session was to discuss the document titled "Propositions on Heads of Agreement" that had been tabled by the governments. Both the British and Irish Governments presented their...

Record of plenary meeting on 17 February 1998 at 14.10 - (link)

This document is a summary record of a plenary meeting. The main focus of the session was Sinn Féin's possible expulsion from the talks due to recent PIRA violence. The session began with the Chairman outlining the proposed agenda, which included...

Record of plenary meeting on 17 February 1998 at 17.10 - (link)

This document is a summary record of a plenary session that took place on Tuesday, 17 February 1998 at Dublin Castle. The session was attended by various parties including the Independent Chairmen, Government Teams, and other political parties from...

Record of plenary meeting on 17 February 1998 at 17.51 - (link)

This document is a summary record of a plenary session held on Tuesday 17 February 1998 at Dublin Castle. The session was called to order by the Chairman, Senator Mitchell, who addressed Sinn Fein's request for an adjournment to seek legal advice...

Record of plenary meeting on 18 February 1998 at 09.30 - (link)

This document is a summary record of a plenary session that took place on Wednesday, 18 February 1998 at Dublin Castle. The main discussion focused on the indictment of Sinn Fein and the implications it had for the peace process. The Progressive...

Record of plenary meeting on 18 February 1998 at 10.48 - (link)

This document is a summary record of a plenary session that took place on Wednesday, 18 February 1998, at Dublin Castle. The main points discussed include the request for the British Government to withdraw its indictment of Sinn Fein, Sinn Fein's...

Record of plenary meeting on 26 January 1998 at 12.39 - (link)

This document is a summary record of a plenary meeting held in Lancaster House, London. The main topic of discussion was whether the Ulster Democratic Party (UDP) should be allowed to continue participating in the negotiations due to its association...

Record of plenary meeting on 26 January 1998 at 16.45 - (link)

This document is a summary record of a plenary meeting. The main focus of the session was the Ulster Democratic Party's (UDP) participation in the negotiations. The British and Irish Governments expressed their concerns about the UDP's association...

Record of review plenary meeting on 2 December 1997 at 13.30 - (link)

This document is a summary record of a review plenary session that took place on December 2, 1997. The Chairman began the meeting by discussing the possibility of having reports from the chairmen of the strands and subcommittees, but it was agreed...

Record of review plenary meeting on 16 December 1997 at 17.55 - (link)

This document is a summary record of a review plenary session held on 16 December 1997, where the main topic was the establishment of a sub-group to present a statement of key issues and a resolution format. The sub-group, however, failed to reach an...

Record of review plenary meeting on 24 March 1998 at 15.11 - (link)

This document is a summary record of a review plenary session held on 24 March 1998, where the main topic was the approval of past plenary minutes, shared condolences for Hugh Coveney's passing, received progress reports Strand 1, Strand 2 and three,...

Record of review plenary meeting on 24 March 1998 at 19.25 - (link)

This document is a summary record of a review plenary session held on 24 March 1998. The main discussion revolved around the issue of decommissioning, with the British Government expressing its desire to see some decommissioning during the...

Record of review plenary meeting on 30 March 1998 at 10.42 - (link)

This document is a summary record of a review plenary session held on 30 March 1998. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss and clarify the position of the British Government on decommissioning, which it believes should begin as a...

Relation of the Forum to the talks - (link)

This document summarises the relevant aspects of the Northern Ireland (Entry to Negotiations, Etc) Act 1996. It also includes excerpts from the Act (April 29, 1996 version) that are used in the summary. The summary recalls the main purposes of the...

Report from Chairman of strand 1 - (link)

This document is a report by the Chairman, Paul Murphy, on the discussions held in Strand 1 of the talks since the start of substantive negotiations on 7 October. The report details the round-table meetings, submission of papers by parties, and the...

Report from Chairman of strand 2 and of the liaison subcommittees on confidence-building measures and decommissioning - (link)

This document is a report by the Chairmen to the Plenary on December 2, 1997, regarding the progress of Strand 2, the Liaison Subcommittee on Decommissioning, and the Liaison Subcommittee on Confidence Building Measures. Strand 2 held six sessions...

Report from Chairman of strand 3 - (link)

This document, dated 2 December 1997, is a communication from the British and Irish Governments to all participants regarding the progress of Strand Three discussions. The document reports on the consultation process initiated by the two governments,...

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Draft fifteen) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Draft fourteen) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Draft sixteen) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Eleventh draft) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Eleventh draft) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Thirteenth draft—reordered by staff) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Thirteenth draft—second version) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Trio's draft) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Twelfth draft) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Version 1) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Version 1) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Version 2) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Version 2) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Version 3) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Version 4) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Version 4) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Version 5) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Version 5) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Version 6) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Version 6) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Version 7) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Version 7) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Version 8) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Version 8) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Version 9) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Version 9) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Version 10) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Version 10) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Version eighteen) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Version nineteen) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning (Version seventeen) - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning [Earliest draft] - (link)

Report of the International Body on Arms Decommissioning, 22 January 1996 - (link)

Report of the International Body on decommissioning, 22 January 1996 - (link)

This document contains the report of the International Body comprising George Mitchell, John de Chastelain and Harri Holkeri, dated 22 January 1996. The International Body was invited by the British and Irish Governments to provide an independent...

Response from the Independent Chairmen regarding their position on a provision in The International Body's Report of 22 January 1996 - (link)

This paper contains a draft response of the Independent Chairmen regarding a request made during a plenary session to the Chairman, asking The Independent Chairmen to reinterpret a provision in the International Body's Report of 22 January 1996....

Response from the NIWC to the Chairmen on how to progress, 26 November 1997 - (link)

This document, dated 26 November 1997, is a response from the Northern Ireland Women's Coalition outlining proposals for progressing talks. It recommends forming two subcommittees to explore arrangements, relationships, justice, and rights issues. The...

Revised draft of the procedural motion proposed by the British and Irish Governments to the plenary (Annotated Copy), 16 September 1997 (13.20) - (link)

A revised draft of a proposed motion from 16 September 1997 outlining commitments made during negotiations. It reaffirms adherence to established decision-making procedures, including public referendums for any agreed outcome. Key points include the...

Revised draft of the procedural motion proposed by the British and Irish Governments to the plenary, 15 September 1997, (16.00) - (link)

A revised draft of a proposed motion from 15 September 1997 outlining commitments made during negotiations. It reaffirms adherence to established decision-making procedures, including public referendums for any agreed outcome. Key points include the...

Ruling by Senator George Mitchell, liaison subcommittee on confidence building measures, 15 December 1997 - (link)

The ruling by Senator George J. Mitchell, dated December 15, 1997, reflects on a the 18 November 1997 meeting and addresses the jurisdiction and procedures of the Liaison subcommittee on Confidence Building Measures. The ruling clarifies that certain...

Ruling by Senator George Mitchell, liaison subcommittee on confidence building measures, 15 December 1997 - (link)

The ruling by Senator George J. Mitchell, dated December 15, 1997, reflects on a the 18 November 1997 meeting and addresses the jurisdiction and procedures of the Liaison subcommittee on Confidence Building Measures. The ruling clarifies that certain...

SDLP commentary on draft GFA section: 'Democratic institutions in Northern Ireland' - (link)

This paper outlines the SDLP's comments on the British draft of the GFA strand 1 section above. Its key issues are a lack of clear executive authority, the need for the code of practice to be defined in advance, and processes for ensuring balance.

SDLP draft position paper on Strand 1: Institutions in Northern Ireland - (link)

This confidential draft document, dated 4 March 1998, outlines the SDLP's stance on the establishment of shared political institutions in Northern Ireland, Strand 1, as part of a three-strand approach to conflict resolution. It proposes a...

SDLP note indicating multiple concerns with strand 1 - (link)

This is a note from the SDLP indicating that they have many concerns surrounding Strand 1 and that they intend to raise them directly with Paul Murphy.

SDLP paper on policing and the role of an Independent Commission - (link)

This document is an SDLP paper on policing, advocating a parallel processes of the establishment of a Police Commission and immediate action to be taken by the British Governments.

SDLP paper to Chairman on the role of a Justice Commission - (link)

This document is an SDLP paper on criminal justice and the role for a justice commission. It comments on the British Government paper and its deficiencies. It makes clear that the assembly could not take responsibility for justice until it was seen to...

SDLP proposed amendments to section of the GFA on strand 1, 8 April 1998 - (link)

This document is the text of the Strand 1 section of the Mitchell draft, with the SDLP's proposed amendments included in bold.

SDLP strand 1 proposals, 4 April 1998 - (link)

This paper is the SDLP proposals for strand 1, which amend those produced by the British Government. They develop the sections on power-sharing and executive authority further and provide for a First Minister and Deputy First Minister. They also lay...

SDLP strand 1 proposals, 5 April 1998 - (link)

This paper is an updated draft of the SDLP proposals for strand 1. They swap the duty of service for a code of practice.

SDLP submission regarding the status of ground rules document, 2 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains SDLP's submission to George Mitchell regarding its stance on the status of the Ground Rules paper. This paper was circulated among the delegates in an informal discussion held on 2 July 1996.

Schedule of bilateral meetings for 1 April 1998 - (link)

This document is a schedule for bilateral meetings between the Chairmen and other parties on 1 April 1998.

Schedule of bilateral meetings for 3 April 1998 - (link)

This document is a schedule for bilateral meetings between the Chairmen and other parties on 3 April 1998.

Schedule of bilateral meetings for 4 and 5 April 1998 - (link)

This document is a schedule for bilateral meetings between the Chairmen and other parties on 4 and 5 April 1998. A handwritten annotation notes a meeting between the SDLP and UUP at 16.00 on 4 April 1998.

Schedule of bilateral meetings for 30 and 31 March 1998 - (link)

This document is a schedule for bilateral meetings between the Chairmen and other parties on 30 and 31 March 1998.

Schedule of bilateral meetings for 31 March 1998 - (link)

This document is a schedule for bilateral meetings between the Chairmen and other parties on 31 March 1998. It includes additional meetings to the schedule listed above.

Secretary of State doorstepped at re-start of multi-party talks, 9 September 1996 - (link)

This document is a report on a doorstep interview with the Secretary of State Patrick Mayhew at the re-start of the multi-party talks on September 9, 1996. Mayhew expresses hope for the talks and emphasizes the need for a realistic assessment of the...

Secretary of State's doorstep at close of day one of multi-party talks, 9 September 1996 - (link)

This document is a transcript of a doorstep interview with Sir Patrick Mayhew, the Secretary of State on September 9, 1996, after a day of attending the negotiations. Mayhew discusses the serious discussion of dealing with a threat by the CLMC and...

Security: submission from the British Government - (link)

The document presented to the Liaison subcommittee on Confidence Building Measures by the UK Government addresses security issues in Northern Ireland. It emphasizes the government's goal of returning to normal policing arrangements while maintaining...

Sinn Féin delegation, September 1997 - (link)

A full list of the Sinn Féin negotiating team, elected delegates and support staff, as provided to the Talks Administration Unit (TAU). Dated 15 September 1997.

Sinn Féin response to the Mitchell draft, 8 April 1998 - (link)

This is a detailed Sinn Féin response paper to 6 April 1998 Mitchell draft. It contains the full text of the paper with Sinn Féin amendments included in bold. The first few pages of the text appear to be missing, but the coversheet is extant.

Sinn Féin's response to the British Government speaking note, 17 February 1998 - (link)

This document contains Sinn Féin's response to the British Government's speaking note of 16 February 1998, where the British Government asserted that Sinn Féin had dishonoured the Mitchell Principles based on the RUC report implicating the PIRA in the...

Social and economic development: Cultural issues submission from the British Government - (link)

This document outlines the complexities of cultural traditions in Northern Ireland and the British Government's responses. It highlights the cultural differences between Unionists and Nationalists, emphasizing the importance of cultural diversity in...

Social and economic development: Culture and Identity submission from the PUP - (link)

The document is a submission by the Progressive Unionist Party of Northern Ireland to the Confidence Building Liaison Committee on Culture and Identity. It acknowledges various cultural traditions in Northern Ireland, including Irish-Gaelic,...

Social and economic development: Justice and community development, enclosing 'crime and community' and 'restorative justice' papers - (link)

This document, prepared by the British Government for the Liaison subcommittee on Confidence Building Measures, focuses on the importance of building confidence in the justice system as a critical part of the political process. The Government presents...

Social and economic development: Towards a comprehensive Irish language policy, SDLP submission - (link)

The document is a submission by the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) to the Liaison subcommittee on Confidence-Building Measures, dated January 1998. It outlines the SDLP's belief in the importance of the Irish language as part of the...

Social and economic development: further submission from the British Government - (link)

The document is a submission from the British Government regarding economic and social issues discussed at the Liaison subcommittee on Confidence Building Measures. It outlines the Secretary of State's acknowledgement of matters not fully explored,...

Social and economic development: further submission from the British Government for the 13 January 1998 meeting - (link)

The document is a paper by the British Government discussing economic and social development in Northern Ireland. It addresses various areas such as targeting social needs, rural development, employment equality, cultural issues, and rights and...

Social and economic development: further submission from the PUP - (link)

This document, presented by the PUP at the Confidence Building Liaison Committee meeting, focuses on social and economic issues, particularly the Welfare to Work Program (WTW), education, employment, and social conditions. Criticisms are raised...

Social and economic development: submission from Sinn Féin - (link)

This document, presented by Sinn Féin at the subcommittee on confidence building measures, discusses the Economic Problem in Northern Ireland. The party highlights that a significant portion of the population is subject to high unemployment,...

Social and economic development: submission from the Alliance Party - (link)

This document, presented by the Alliance Party to the Confidence Building Measures subcommittee, addresses social, economic, and cultural issues in Northern Ireland. It highlights the increasing societal polarization despite reduced violence,...

Social and economic development: submission from the British Government - (link)

The document is a paper by the British Government addressing economic and social development in Northern Ireland. It discusses the government's commitment to tailoring policies to local needs, focusing on economic growth, employment, health,...

Social and economic development: submission from the Irish Government, enclosing annex 1 on areas of economic deprivation - (link)

The document is a paper by the Irish Government discussing economic and social issues in Northern Ireland. It emphasizes the importance of economic and social development in building trust and confidence between communities. The paper highlights the...

Social and economic development: submission from the SDLP, enclosing appendices 1 and 2 - (link)

The document is a submission by the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) to the Liaison subcommittee on Confidence Building, dated 15 December 1997. The submission outlines the SDLP's commitment to principles of equality, social inclusion,...

Social and economic development: submission from the UUP - (link)

The document is a submission by the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) to the Confidence Building subcommittee on Economic Issues. It outlines the party's stance on economic matters related to building confidence. The UUP emphasizes the need for the Irish...

Some of the issues to be resolved [on North-South issues] - (link)

The document contains a list of 'issues to be resolved', pinpointed by the Office of the Independent Chairmen, which is based on the feedback from the participants in the talks. It primarily addresses subjects related to North/South constitutional...

Speaking note for George Mitchell on the establishment of a subgroup of the plenary to consider cross-strand issues - (link)

This document proposes the establishment of a Subgroup of the plenary to consider cross-strand issues. It outlines the Subgroup's remit, dealing only with issues not falling exclusively within any of the three strands. The frequency of meetings and...

Speaking note for Mo Mowlam on the position of UDP in the talks, 26 January 1998 - (link)

This document is the speaking note created for Mo Mowlam regarding the position of the UDP in the talks, in consideration of the recent killings which involved the UFF. Mowlam reasserted the significance of the Mitchell Principles, and indicated that...

Speaking note for UUP's indictment of Sinn Féin in September 1997 - (link)

This document contains the text of a speaking note for a speech by an unidentified UUP delegate in the plenary session. The delegate indicted Sinn Féin, arguing that it was not qualified to participate in the talks process. The delegate asserted that...

Speaking note for the Independent Chairmen on the submissions from Alliance and DUP on breaches of the Mitchell Principles - (link)

This speaking note outlines the agenda of the plenary session where the Chairman announced Alliance's submission alleging that UUP, DUP, PUP, and UDP had breached the Mitchell Principles. It also includes the announcement of the decision of the Irish...

Speaking notes for the Chairman for the plenary scheduled for 1 October 1996 - (link)

This document contains speaking notes for John de Chastelain for the plenary meeting scheduled for 1 October 1996. The document is divided into two parts - the first part provides the outline for the Chairman's opening remarks, and the second...

Speech by Dick Spring to the Inter-Parliamentary Body, 29 April 1996 - (link)

This document provides the text of the speech given by Dick Spring to the Anglo-Irish Inter-Parliamentary Body in Limerick on 29 April 1996. Spring spoke about the importance of the relationship between Britain and Ireland. Specifically, he spoke...

Speech by George Mitchell at the Youth Council for Northern Ireland, Belfast, 30 October 1997 - (link)

This document is a speech given by Senator George J Mitchell at a conference held by the Youth Council for Northern Ireland in Belfast on October 30, 1997. Senator Mitchell commends the Youth Council for their activities on behalf of the young people...

Speech by John Major to the House of Commons on the Northern Ireland election process, 21 March 1996 - (link)

This document provides the text of the speech given by John Major in the House of Commons on 21 March 1996 on the Northern Ireland elective process. Major noted that the consultations that the British and Irish Governments had carried out regarding...

Speech delivered by Patrick Mayhew to the British-Irish association conference at John's College, Oxford, 7 September 1996 - (link)

This document is a speech delivered by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Sir Patrick Mayhew, at the British-Irish Association Conference in Oxford on September 7, 1996. Mayhew reflects on the progress and challenges in Northern Ireland...

Statement by Bill Clinton on the Anglo-Irish communiqué - (link)

This document provides the text of a press statement given by Bill Clinton, likely in response to the joint communique released by John Major and John Bruton on 28 February 1996. Clinton welcomed the announcement made by Major and Bruton where they...

Statement by George Mitchell to a plenary meeting on 15 September 1997 - (link)

This statement was made by George Mitchell to a plenary meeting on 15 September 1997. It stressed the importance of the Mitchell principles and of adhering to them to not let the talks fail.

Statement by George Mitchell, 2 December 1997 - (link)

This document is a statement by Senator George Mitchell on December 2, 1997. It announces that a plenary meeting was held and was business-like and constructive. The participants agreed to form a small working group to prepare an agreed statement of...

Statement by George Mitchell, Castle Building, 10 June 1996 - (link)

This document is a statement made on behalf of the Chairmen, by Senator George J Mitchell, on June 10, 1996, at the Castle Buildings in Belfast. Senator Mitchell welcomes the participants to the talks and expresses gratitude for the invitation to...

Statement by George Mitchell, John de Chastelain and Harri Holkeri, 16 July 1996 - (link)

This document is a statement released on July 16, 1996, by Senator George J. Mitchell, General John de Chastelain, and Prime Minister Harri Holkeri. The statement expresses regret over the recent violence, and offers condolences to those affected. It...

Statement by George Mitchell, liaison subcommittee on confidence building measures, 18 November 1997 - (link)

In a statement dated November 18, 1997, Senator George J. Mitchell, Chairman of the Liaison Subcommittee on Confidence Building Measures, addresses a ruling on the scope of discussions within the Subcommittee. The issue at hand is whether Rule 17,...

Statement by Mo Mowlam to a plenary meeting of the multi-party talks at Castle Buildings on 3 June 1997 - (link)

This statement was made by Mo Mowlam to a plenary meeting on Tuesday 3 June 1997 on the reconvention of the talks, in her capacity as the incoming secretary of state for Northern Ireland. She emphasised the government's determination to reach an...

Statement by PUP and UDP rebutting DUP's notice of indictment, 10 September 1996 - (link)

This document is PUP and UDP's written response to the notice of indictment issued by the DUP on 9 September 1996. In this statement, PUP and UDP refute the allegations made by DUP, stating that beyond offering some political analysis to the CLMC upon...

Statement by the Independent Chairmen - Irish Draft, 15 December 1997 (16.30) - (link)

This document, dated 15 December 1997 at 4.30 pm, is the Irish draft of a statement by the Independent chairmen regarding the structure and format of negotiations. It confirms the use of small sub-groups for progress, outlines the creation of the...

Statement by the Independent Chairmen, 5 March 1997 - (link)

This document is a statement by the Independent Chairmen of the multi-party negotiations in Northern Ireland. The Chairmen review the progress of the negotiations since they began in June of the previous year. They emphasize the importance of...

Statement by the Independent Chairmen, 5 March 1997 [Draft] - (link)

This document is a statement by the Independent Chairmen regarding the state of the multi-party negotiations in Northern Ireland. The Chairmen highlight the importance of the talks process in achieving progress and a stable future for Northern...

Statement by the Independent Chairmen, 16 December 1997 - (link)

This document is a statement by the Independent Chairmen regarding the progress of negotiations. A Sub-Group met multiple times from December 3 to December 16 to discuss key issues and the format for resolving them when talks resume in January....

Statement by the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning on the initial report of the commission, 25 November 1997 - (link)

This Independent International Commission on Decommissioning, in its introductory statement on 25 November 1997, outlined its four-fold remit from the Governments. This included consulting on decommissioning schemes, presenting proposals to the...

Statement from the Irish Government on Gerry Adams's comments on the Mitchell Principles, 20 May 1996 - (link)

This document contains a draft statement made by the Irish Government on 20 May 1996, likely in response to an interview with Gerry Adams wherein Adams said Sinn Féin was willing to commit to the Mitchell Principles if other parties were going to do...

Statement issued by George Mitchell in a plenary meeting on 15 September 1997 - (link)

This is the statement made by George Mitchell in the plenary session on 15 September 1997. In this statement, Mitchell reasserted the importance of the Mitchell Principles, particularly the principles of democracy and non-violence, to the success of...

Statement issued by the British Government regarding concerns around the inclusion of PUP and UDP in the multi-party talks, 21 January 1996 - (link)

This document contains the statement given by the British Government on 21 January 1997 where the Government expressed concern over recent paramilitary activity by loyalist individuals. The Government spokesperson emphasized the importance of the...

Statement issued by the UDP on 23 January 1998 - (link)

This document contains the text of the statement that was released by the UDP on 23 January 1998, where the UDP emphasized the importance of a political agreement and of UDP's continued involvement in the talks. The document is labeled Annex B.

Statement issued by the UFF on 23 January 1998 - (link)

This document contains the text of the statement that was released by the UFF on 23 January 1998. In the statement, the UFF admitted to carrying out the recent killings in retaliation for paramilitary activity carried out by the INLA. The document is...

Strand 3: East/West structures: A paper to facilitate discussion' enclosing 'Strand 3: Paper by the British and Irish Governments' - (link)

This paper aims to facilitate negotiation by identifying key issues in Strand 3. The paper discusses a proposal for a new British-Irish Agreement to replace the existing Anglo-Irish Agreement, establishing close cooperation and enhancing...

Submission by Labour with responses to questions raised in the British and Irish Government paper, 4 February 1998 - (link)

This document contains the responses of Labour to the questions related to North/South structures raised by the British and Irish Governments in the paper tabled by them on 27 January 1998.

Submission by NIWC with responses to questions raised in the British and Irish Government paper, 23 February 1998 - (link)

This document contains the responses of the NIWC to the questions related to North/South structures raised by the British and Irish Governments in the paper tabled by them on 27 January 1998.

Submission by NIWC with responses to unresolved issues in the synthesis paper, 25 March 1998 - (link)

This document contains NIWC's responses to the issues related to Strand 2 which were raised in the synthesis paper of 10 March 1998.

Submission by PUP for Strand 2 talks, 11 February 1998 - (link)

This document, prepared by the PUP, was submitted to Strand 2 talks. The paper raises two questions related to the 'emotional difficulties' associated with the expression of Irish nationalism and the political stability of new North/South...

Submission by PUP on the functions and membership of implementation bodies, 20 March 1998 - (link)

This document contains PUP's proposals on the role, functions and membership structure of implementation bodies for Strand 2 talks.

Submission by SDLP with responses to questions raised in the British and Irish Government paper, 9 February 1998 - (link)

This document contains the responses of the SDLP to the questions related to North/South structures raised by the British and Irish Governments in the paper tabled by them on 27 January 1998.

Submission by Sinn Féin in response to the British and Irish Government paper, 9 February 1998 - (link)

This document, prepared by Sinn Féin, was submitted in response to the joint paper on North/South structures which was circulated by the British and Irish Governments on 27 January 1998. Sinn Féin outlined and elaborated on broad issues that they...

Submission by UDP in response to the British and Irish Government paper, 24 February 1998 - (link)

This document, prepared by the UDP, was submitted in response to the joint paper on North/South structures which was circulated by the British and Irish Governments on 27 January 1998. UDP stated that while they rejected the Frameworks document that...

Suggested response to questions about the status of the document regarding Heads of Agreement - (link)

A list of suggested responses to questions about the Heads of Agreement. The document is presented as an annex (Annex B), but its enclosing document is unknown.

Summary of expulsion cases in the talks between September 1996 and January 1998 - (link)

This document provides brief summaries of the instances where delegations invoked Rule 29 of the Rules of Procedure to make a case for the expulsion of another party/parties from the talks between 1996 and 1998. The case of the British Government's...

Supplementary paper by SDLP for strand 2 talks, November 1997 - (link)

This document, presented by the SDLP, emphasizes the importance of engaging in debate in each strand and criticizes those parties which they alleged were refusing to have negotiations in good faith in some strands. The SDLP encouraged all parties to...

Synthesis paper prepared by the Independent Chairmen - (link)

This document, prepared by the team of the Independent Chairmen, contains a summary and synthesis of all the papers submitted by the participating delegates in response to the questions listed in the paper which was tabled by the British and Irish...

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Tab A cover: list of participants - (link)

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Tab A: British and Irish Government drafts, late March, early April - (link)

This tab is unlabelled but seems to correspond roughly to Tab A of the index, mainly containing British and Irish Government drafts of sections of the Good Friday Agreement.

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Tab B cover: agenda - (link)

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Tab B: Party Documents – March 30-April 8 - (link)

This tab is unlabelled but seems to correspond roughly to Tab B of the index, covering party documents from 30 March 1998 to 8 April 1998.

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Tab C cover: participants' submissions for the inaugural meeting - (link)

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Tab C: Draft Agreement Circulated to Parties April 6 - (link)

This tab is unlabelled but seems to correspond roughly to Tab C of the index, containing the draft paper circulated to parties on 6 April 1998 (known as the Mitchell draft).

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Tab D cover: participants' submissions on prisoners - (link)

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Tab D: Written Party Responses to April 6 Draft Agreement - (link)

This tab is unlabelled but seems to correspond roughly to Tab D of the index, covering parties' responses to the 6 April 1998 draft agreement.

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Tab E cover: participants' submissions on social and economic development - (link)

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Tab I cover: minutes of liaison subcommittee on confidence building measures meetings - (link)

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Text of intervention made by David Andrews on Sinn Féin's participation in the talks in the plenary session, 17 February 1998 - (link)

This document contains the text of the intervention made by David Andrews in the plenary session from 17 February 1998. Andrews noted that after a discussion between the Garda and the RUC, the Garda had assessed that there was a strong possibility...

The Framework Documents, 22 February 1995 - (link)

This document contains two proposals: 'A Framework for Accountable Government in Northern Ireland,' created by the British Government, and 'A New Framework for Agreement,' jointly developed by the British and Irish Governments. The first proposal...

Transcript of a doorstep interview of Michael Ancram on 27 January 1997 - (link)

This document is the transcript of a doorstep interview given by Michael Ancram on 27 January 1997, just before the plenary session. Ancram addressed the recent paramilitary activity of the PIRA and, when prompted, also commented on the actions of...

Transcript of press conference by Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring on 6 June 1996 - (link)

This document combines Transcript A and Transcript B of the press conference given by Patrick Mayhew and Dick Spring on 6 June 1996 in advance of the opening plenary session scheduled for 10 June 1996. Spring and Mayhew stated that the British and...

UDP draft amendments to Draft procedural motion proposed by the British and Irish Governments - (link)

Ulster Democratic Party (UDP) amendment to the draft procedural motion from September 15, 1997. It reaffirms commitment to decision-making procedures and outlines the process for conducting referendums in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of...

UDP list of proposed amendments to the Mitchell draft - (link)

This is the UDP response to the 6 April 1998 Mitchell draft. It suggests all three annexes should be deleted from the Strand 2 proposals, and that any implementation bodies would need to derive their authority from the new Assembly.

UUP commentary on draft GFA section: 'Democratic institutions in Northern Ireland' - (link)

This paper outlines the UUP's comments on the 'Democratic Institutions in Northern Ireland' draft section of the GFA. They would prefer fewer safeguards and the option to switch from a committee system to a cabinet system by weighted majority vote.

UUP memo to John Holmes from David Trimble concerning Irish constitutional amendments, the assembly and a North-South forum, 1 April 1998 - (link)

This document is a memo from David Trimble to John Holmes commenting on the Irish Government proposals for constitutional amendments and for the North/South body. He notes that both of these are unsatisfactory. The memo also touches on Strand 1...

UUP statement by David Trimble on the statements made by the British and Irish Governments - (link)

David Trimble, representing the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP), issued a statement on September 15, 1997, welcoming recent affirmations by the British and Irish Governments regarding the principle of consent guiding talks and the importance of...

UUP submission with proposals for strand 1, strand 2 and strand 3, 11 February 1998 - (link)

This document, prepared by the UUP, contains proposals for all three strands. It is a more comprehensive version of an earlier draft from 6 February 1998, with some amendments and additions. It includes a comprehensive outline of their proposal for...

Undated alternative draft paragraph 4 from points of agreement in the paper on confidentiality proposed by the British Government - (link)

This document contains an alternative draft paragraph 4 from the points of agreement in the paper on confidentiality. The document contains some annotations in pen.

Undated alternative draft paragraph 4 from points of agreement in the paper on confidentiality proposed by the British Government - (link)

This document contains an alternative draft paragraph 4 from the points of agreement in the paper on confidentiality. The document contains some annotations in pen.

Undated draft proposal for the agenda of the resumed opening plenary - (link)

This document contains a draft proposal for the agenda of the remainder of the plenary session. Although it contains no name and date, its format and content indicates it was likely produced by the British and Irish Governments.

Undated memo by Labour expressing agreement with the position of the British and Irish Governments - (link)

This document, produced by the Labour Party, outlines its agreement with the position proposed by the British and Irish Governments on 30 July 1996. Though it isn't specified, the memo likely refers to the Governments' joint proposal for the agenda of...

Undated memo from SDLP to the Chairmen responding to procedural questions raised on 27 November 1996 - (link)

This document contains a memo sent by SDLP to the Chairmen, responding to some questions that were raised on 27 November 1996 regarding the procedure of introducing motions and amendments, deliberating upon them and voting on them. The SDLP argued...

Undated note by UDP regarding a change in its proposal of 25 July 1996 - (link)

This document contains a note from UDP and addressed to John de Chastelain enclosing an updated proposal for the remainder of the opening plenary session. A duplicate of this document exists elsewhere in the box.

Undated note on points of concern - (link)

This document contains a list of the main points of concern for the author with regards to the functioning of the Independent Committee and liaison subcommittee on decommissioning, and their relation to the talks process.

Undated paper I on item 2(c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary - (link)

This document outlines a proposal regarding item 2 (c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary session on the means of achieving consensus on the mechanisms for further progress on decommissioning. Specifically, it outlines the...

Undated paper I on item 2(c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary - (link)

This document outlines a proposal regarding item 2 (c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary session on the means of achieving consensus on the mechanisms for further progress on decommissioning. Specifically, it outlines the...

Undated paper I on item 2(c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary - (link)

This document outlines a proposal regarding item 2 (c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary session on the means of achieving consensus on the mechanisms for further progress on decommissioning. Specifically, it outlines the...

Undated paper I on item 2(c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary - (link)

This document outlines a proposal regarding item 2 (c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary session on the means of achieving consensus on the mechanisms for further progress on decommissioning. Specifically, it outlines the...

Undated paper I on item 2(c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary - (link)

This document outlines a proposal regarding item 2 (c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary session on the means of achieving consensus on the mechanisms for further progress on decommissioning. Specifically, it outlines the...

Undated paper I on item 2(c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary - (link)

This document outlines a proposal regarding item 2 (c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary session on the means of achieving consensus on the mechanisms for further progress on decommissioning. Specifically, it outlines the...

Undated paper II on item 2(c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary - (link)

This document outlines a proposal regarding item 2 (c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary session on the means of achieving consensus on the mechanisms for further progress on decommissioning. Specifically, it outlines the...

Undated paper II on item 2(c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary - (link)

This document outlines a proposal regarding item 2 (c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary session on the means of achieving consensus on the mechanisms for further progress on decommissioning. Specifically, it outlines the...

Undated paper II on item 2(c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary - (link)

This document outlines a proposal regarding item 2 (c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary session on the means of achieving consensus on the mechanisms for further progress on decommissioning. Specifically, it outlines the...

Undated paper II on item 2(c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary - (link)

This document outlines a proposal regarding item 2 (c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary session on the means of achieving consensus on the mechanisms for further progress on decommissioning. Specifically, it outlines the...

Undated paper II on item 2(c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary - (link)

This document outlines a proposal regarding item 2 (c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary session on the means of achieving consensus on the mechanisms for further progress on decommissioning. Specifically, it outlines the...

Undated paper II on item 2(c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary - (link)

This document outlines a proposal regarding item 2 (c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary session on the means of achieving consensus on the mechanisms for further progress on decommissioning. Specifically, it outlines the...

Undated paper III on item 2(c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary - (link)

This document outlines a proposal regarding item 2 (c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary session on the means of achieving consensus on the mechanisms for further progress on decommissioning. Specifically, it outlines the...

Undated paper III on item 2(c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary - (link)

This document outlines a proposal regarding item 2 (c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary session on the means of achieving consensus on the mechanisms for further progress on decommissioning. Specifically, it outlines the...

Undated paper III on item 2(c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary - (link)

This document outlines a proposal regarding item 2 (c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary session on the means of achieving consensus on the mechanisms for further progress on decommissioning. Specifically, it outlines the...

Undated paper III on item 2(c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary - (link)

This document outlines a proposal regarding item 2 (c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary session on the means of achieving consensus on the mechanisms for further progress on decommissioning. Specifically, it outlines the...

Undated paper III on item 2(c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary - (link)

This document outlines a proposal regarding item 2 (c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary session on the means of achieving consensus on the mechanisms for further progress on decommissioning. Specifically, it outlines the...

Undated paper III on item 2(c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary - (link)

This document outlines a proposal regarding item 2 (c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary session on the means of achieving consensus on the mechanisms for further progress on decommissioning. Specifically, it outlines the...

Undated paper III on item 2(c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary - (link)

This document outlines a proposal regarding item 2 (c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary session on the means of achieving consensus on the mechanisms for further progress on decommissioning. Specifically, it outlines the...

Undated paper IV on item 2(c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary - (link)

This document outlines a proposal regarding item 2 (c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary session on the means of achieving consensus on the mechanisms for further progress on decommissioning. Specifically, it outlines the...

Undated paper IV on item 2(c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary - (link)

This document outlines a proposal regarding item 2 (c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary session on the means of achieving consensus on the mechanisms for further progress on decommissioning. Specifically, it outlines the...

Undated paper IV on item 2(c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary - (link)

This document outlines a proposal regarding item 2 (c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary session on the means of achieving consensus on the mechanisms for further progress on decommissioning. Specifically, it outlines the...

Undated paper IV on item 2(c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary - (link)

This document outlines a proposal regarding item 2 (c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary session on the means of achieving consensus on the mechanisms for further progress on decommissioning. Specifically, it outlines the...

Undated paper IV on item 2(c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary - (link)

This document outlines a proposal regarding item 2 (c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary session on the means of achieving consensus on the mechanisms for further progress on decommissioning. Specifically, it outlines the...

Undated paper IV on item 2(c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary - (link)

This document outlines a proposal regarding item 2 (c) of the agenda for the remainder of the opening plenary session on the means of achieving consensus on the mechanisms for further progress on decommissioning. Specifically, it outlines the...

Undated paper on North/South structures - (link)

This paper provides an outline of the role, operation and functions of the North/South Ministerial Council. The description of the Council presupposes the existence of the Northern Ireland Assembly with elected representatives, some of whom will serve...

Undated proposal by NIWC for the agenda of the resumed opening plenary - (link)

This document contains a proposal for the agenda of the remainder of the opening plenary which was submitted by NIWC to the Chairmen.

Undated proposed agenda by SDLP for all three strands - (link)

This document contains the proposal for the agenda of all three strands which was submitted by the SDLP. Although the document is undated, other documents in the box suggest that it was submitted before 30 July 1996.

Westminster election results 1983-97 - (link)

A table showing the performance of the Northern Ireland political parties in the Westminster elections in four general elections: 1983, 1987, 1992, and 1997.

Westminster election, 1997: Northern Ireland constituencies - summary analysis - (link)

This paper offers an overall assessment of the performance of the Northern Ireland parties in the general election, followed by detailed consistuency by constituency analysis of the results. Pages numbered 1-22.

Working draft paper for discussion of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement, ca. 9 April 1998 - (link)

This document (TAB A of this folder) is a preliminary version of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement, produced during the negotiations' final stage. The information in the folder and the literature covering the last week of the talks suggest that this...