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Record of liaison subcommittee on decommissioning meeting, 25 November 1997, 14.05

Wednesday, 03 December 1997

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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 four-fold remit of the Commission from the Governments, which included consultation on decommissioning schemes, presenting proposals, undertaking decommissioning tasks, and reporting periodically. The Commission had consulted widely, met with political parties and officials, and discussed various decommissioning options. Participants expressed views on the importance of voluntary decommissioning, the need for confidence-building measures, and the role of paramilitary organizations in the process. The British and Irish Governments outlined their commitment to decommissioning and highlighted the legislative framework in place. Various political parties shared their perspectives on decommissioning, confidence-building, and the challenges ahead. The meeting concluded with plans for further consultations and the expectation of more developed proposals in the future.

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