The Northern Secretary has commissioned an independent assessment from security agencies AND police on the activity and purpose of paramilitary organisations in Northern Ireland.
Theresa Villiers has asked the British security agencies and the PSNI to report on the rol
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e and purpose of paramilitary organisations.
Ms.Villiers says the assessment, which will be published by mid-October, will be available to inform the parties' discussions and conclusions in the cross party talks.
Northern Ireland Security Correspondent, Alan Murray, says it comes ahead of cross party talks with both Governments on Monday.
