Key points of the Mitchell Report

. Decommissioning issue is a symptom of a larger problem the absence of trust.

. All sides agree in principle on decommissioning differences are on timing and context.

. All parties to talks must affirm commitment to democracy, and non-violence.

. Parties should "consider" a start to decommissioning during the course of negotiations, rather than before or after.

. Combined with political progress, even modest steps on decommissioning could help build trust and confidence.

. Decommissioning process should suggest neither victory nor defeat.

. Destruction of arms and explosives to be verified by an independent commission.