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Conclusions of the Governments on representations made by the UUP against Sinn Féin

Wednesday, 24 September 1997

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The document outlines the conclusions of the British and Irish Governments regarding the Ulster Unionist Party's (UUP) formal representations against Sinn Féin's participation in the peace talks, as submitted on 16 September 1997. The UUP argued that Sinn Féin had dishonored the Mitchell principles of democracy and non-violence, citing a statement from an PIRA spokesperson and the Markethill bomb attack as evidence. After considering the UUP's claims, the Governments concluded that the vague language in the PIRA statement did not constitute a clear disavowal of the Mitchell principles and that there was insufficient evidence to link Sinn Féin to the Markethill attack. Consequently, the Governments determined that Sinn Féin had not demonstrably dishonored their commitment to the Mitchell principles and decided that no further action was necessary.

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