The document [Command Paper 3232], presented to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in April 1996, outlines the ground rules for substantive multi-party talks aimed at achieving a new beginning for relationships within Northern Ireland, the island of Ireland, and between the peoples of these islands. It details the structure, participation, format, and agenda of the negotiations, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach to address relationships and arrangements within Northern Ireland, the whole island of Ireland, and between the British and Irish Governments. The negotiations are structured into three interlocking strands, each focusing on different sets of relationships, and require participants to commit to democratic and non-violent principles. The document also specifies that the outcome of the negotiations will be subject to public approval through referendums in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland before being ratified by their respective Parliaments.
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