BBC security editor Brian Rowan gives the first hint on what is likely to be covered by the government’s key documents – expected to be negotiated by next Thursday. Paramilitary activites that will be required to stop immediately include:
…weapons development and acquisition; intelligence gathering; targeting and training; punishment attacks and exiling; and involvement in riots.
Sinn Fein and the IRA continue to give little away of their intended response, but there seem to be serious doubt at the moment over their recognition of the PSNI.
However one senior commentator has suggested to Slugger that this will leave them with few coherent security options to offer their core communities, if the expected government directives are to be adhered to.
Mick is founding editor of Slugger. He has written papers on the impacts of the Internet on politics and the wider media and is a regular guest and speaking events across Ireland, the UK and Europe. Twitter: @MickFealty
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