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British Government speaking note by Patrick Mayhew, 30 October 1996, enclosing British government paper on decommissioning and address to decommissioning

Wednesday, 30 October 1996

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The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, in a speech delivered on 30 October outlined the British Government's stance on the decommissioning of terrorist weapons. The speech emphasized the necessity of decommissioning for building trust and confidence in the peace process, highlighting that no government can tolerate illegal arms that threaten democratic institutions. The British Government proposed a structured approach, including the introduction of enabling legislation, the establishment of an Independent Commission, and the formation of a Committee to oversee preparatory work and ensure mutual decommissioning between Republicans and Loyalists. The speech also stressed the importance of maintaining ceasefires and the need for Sinn Féin to demonstrate a commitment to peaceful and democratic means, with regular plenary reviews to monitor progress in the negotiations.

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