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MAGINNESS: LOYALIST DECOMMISSIONING LONG OVERDUE SDLP Justice spokesperson Alban Maginness said reports that the UVF has undertaken a significant act of decommissioning are welcome if they can be verified.
He said: “Obviously it is good if weapons have been done away with under the supervision of the body charged with decommissioning. But circumstances have changed greatly since General de Chastelaine first undertook his role. We now have a settled system of devolved government in which there is no place for paramilitary bodies with or without weapons. The loyalist groups have sorely tried our patience for long enough and there should be no element of bargaining in completing decommissioning. The loyalist communities have needs but these must be met as of right, not by way of negotiation with active or retired brigadiers.
“Time has run out. All the loyalist groups must give up their weapons and go out of business without further delay.”
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