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Record of liaison subcommittee on decommissioning meeting, 25 February 1998, 14.40

Thursday, 26 March 1998

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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 need for confidence-building measures. The Irish Government presented draft regulations to give legal effect to decommissioning schemes. Discussions revolved around the technical and legal aspects of decommissioning, including provisions for amnesty, methods of decommissioning, and confidentiality. Participants raised questions about the annual review of the amnesty period, security for contact persons, and the process for decommissioning by paramilitary organizations. The meeting highlighted the importance of political willingness for successful decommissioning and the need for further consultation and consideration of the documents. The Commission expressed readiness for decommissioning but noted the lack of commitment from some paramilitary groups. The meeting concluded with plans for further meetings to address outstanding issues and concerns.

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