The Northern Ireland Women's Coalition, in their submission on 2 December 1996, addresses the procedural matters concerning the right to raise motions during the All Party Talks. They argue that the founding legislation and the democratically decided Rules of Procedure do not specifically provide for the tabling of motions, which they believe was never intended for these negotiations. The Coalition contends that motions, which are typically used to set and bind policy, would constrain the flexibility necessary for effective negotiations. They emphasize that negotiations require space for parties to change and moderate their positions, and that adopting motions would hinder this process. The Coalition also questions the efficacy of motions, suggesting they could serve as tools to entrap parties rather than facilitate genuine agreement. They stress that while participants should be able to raise significant issues, the motion format is not suitable for this purpose. Additionally, the Coalition highlights the importance of efficient time management in the negotiations, advocating for the Chairman to actively manage time and summarize progress to maintain motivation and ensure effective working practices.
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