APPENDIX 10
Memorandum submitted by the New Dialogue
Peace Group
An Anti-Intimidation Unit is needed, at least
on a temporary basis:
— to fill the gap in the acceptability
of normal policing and judicial processes;
— to allow the victims and opponents
of paramilitary intimidation a voice;
— to sustain a public debate about
ridding the Province of the scourge of paramilitarism, often referred
to as gangsterism or a Mafia-type culture;
— to prepare and issue regular reports
to the Government and via the media so that suitable action can
be taken against activities that undermine the possibility of
building a genuinely inclusive, peaceful and democratic society;
and
— to assist in providing services for
the victims.
The Unit should be the central body to advise
on the problems faced by the victims of intimidation and there
should be an outreach office in Great Britain.
The Unit could be funded, in part, by the international
community.
The Unit should have rigorous procedures to
protect the confidentiality of those who use it.
12 March 2001
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