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What major role did Chris Patten have during the Northern Ireland peace process?

  • Led policing commission

  • Negotiated ceasefire

  • Monitored elections

  • Managed refugee assistance

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Led policing commission: Chris Patten, the last British governor of Hong Kong, played a crucial role in the Northern Ireland peace process by leading the Independent Commission on Policing for Northern Ireland. The commission's report, published in 1999, made recommendations for reforming the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), which was seen as biased towards the Protestant community.
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