Main Points

Demolition of six British army bases on Fermanagh border

Demolition of six British army bases on Fermanagh border

Decision not to pursue extradition cases against 21 escaped paramilitary prisoners

Last prisoners moved from Maze

Demolition of Long Kesh British army base beside Maze

Closure of RUC Strand Road holding centre in Derry

Solicitors allowed attend interviews of paramilitary suspects at RUC Gough barracks holding centre in Armagh

Return to its owners of land in Newtownhamilton currently used by security forces

Security situation permitting, British army presence eventually dropping from 13,500 to 8,000 troops

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