A report authored by Fleur Ravensbergen has recommended that governments explore the possibility of engaging in talks with paramilitary organisations.
The document was produced following a year-long scoping exercise during which Ms Ravensbergen met representatives from both illegal loyalist and republican groups.
She declined to name the specific individuals she encountered, citing confidentiality concerns regarding the participants.
Central to the proposal is the explicit exclusion of any financial rewards for paramilitaries as part of the engagement process.
Ms Ravensbergen emphasised that such a move should only proceed if certain conditions are met before any dialogue commences.
The report identifies three core elements required for the initiative: credible monitoring of progress, robust law enforcement capabilities, and the absence of financial incentives.
No specific government body is named as having approved or rejected the proposal in the available information.