Two round table discussions explored how societies in conflict could learn from the Northern Ireland experience

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Thursday 22 May
Implementing peace: Problems and Solutions

Chair: Jim Fitzpatrick

Part One - or
Introduction of panel and comments on the need for a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland

Part Two - or
Comments on tackling sectarianism and oversight of policing

Part Three - or
Oversight of policing, the role of schools as they reflect on the past and the devolution of justice powers

Part Four - or
Continued discussion on the transfer of justice and policing powers

Part Five - or
Comments on the removal of peace walls and the participation of Unionists on north-south bodies

Friday 23 May
Are there lessons to be learned from Northern Ireland?

Chair: William Crawley

Part One - or
Introduction of panel and their reflections on the lessons to be learnt from Northern Ireland

Part Two - or
Developing trust in the police through a series of initiatives, including the appointment of a Police Ombudsman, District Policing Partnerships and an Oversight Commissioner; Albert Reynolds' reflections on his role in the peace process; and the importance of risk taking and social skills in negotiations

Part Three - or 
Differences in attitudes between republicans and unionists; the importance of dialogue and listening; the role of trust; social and economic issues and the role of local government

Part Four -  or
Decommissioning of loyalist weapons; economic benefits; the role of women and the need for victims and survivors to be heard