The British Government's confidential paper on 'Rights and Safeguards' for all three strands, addresses the centrality of human rights issues in Northern Ireland's troubles since 1969, highlighting the controversial nature of civil rights, fair employment, emergency powers, and the rights of the accused. The document emphasizes the importance of defining the scope of the rights agenda in the talks process, noting the existing protections and the recent Human Rights Bill aimed at incorporating the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law. It discusses the need for specific additional rights protections to address Northern Ireland's unique problems and the potential establishment of a UK-wide or separate Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission. The paper outlines the objectives for the talks participants to agree on the institutions, procedures, and judicial checks needed for human rights protection, ensuring fair and impartial safeguards that meet Northern Ireland's particular needs while providing effective protection levels comparable to those elsewhere in the UK.
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