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Fifth Substantive Report of the Independent Reporting Commission
07 December 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Northern Ireland Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The minister is presenting the fifth substantive report from the Independent Reporting Commission regarding progress in tackling paramilitary activity and associated criminality.
Action Requested
While welcoming the reported progress, the minister commits to continuing efforts to enhance the programme through engagement with stakeholders and considers recommendations for formal engagement processes with paramilitary groups to facilitate their disbandment. The minister emphasizes the importance of political leadership and cross-party commitment in Northern Ireland to address ongoing issues related to paramilitarism.
Key Facts
- Fifth substantive report from Independent Reporting Commission.
- Fresh Start Agreement established in November 2015 to combat paramilitary activity.
- New Decade, New Approach (NDNA) Agreement made commitments towards tackling paramilitarism.
- Reduction in Northern Ireland-related Terrorism threat level from SEVERE to SUBSTANTIAL.
- Success of the Tackling Paramilitary Activity Programme noted by Commissioners.
- Recommendations for a formal engagement process with paramilitary groups aimed at disbandment.
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