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Letter from Woollacott of the Guardian Newspaper, England, to Boyle, apologising for not being able to attend Boyle's conference and would like, if possible, to see some of the conference papers if available and describes an upcoming project he is working on and asks advice from Boyle.

Letter from Boyle to McKenzie, Saxton Bampfylde International PLC, London, regarding the approach and expression of interest made to Boyle about the position of President of University of Limerick. In the letter Boyle outlines a detailed account of his thirty-year career, various positions held, achievements and also aspirations should he be selected for the position in Limerick. A note attached is written by Kevin Boyle's wife, Joan, who writes, . . ."Feeling it would be wonderful to return to Ireland, he [Kevin] applied, was shortlisted and interviewed . . . he didn't get the job but was told it was a close run. I think he was duly relieved!"

Email from Muhamadganov but signed off as being from Alison [ ] , the email reads that the author has being trying for some time to contact Boyle and is writing in confidence. Alison writes "Do not make the mistake of listening only to those who snipe and carp and contribute nothing . . . If you need support I am only an e-mail away . . I know exactly where the credit lies for the achievements of the Centre."

Letter from Boyle to Woollacott, the Guardian Newspaper, London, responding to Woolacott's previous letter and expressing interest in the mentioned 'Obligations' project and adds his comments on the idea and mentions ". . .I have always seen the rights concept of as a trinity of ideas - rights, duties and community."

Letter from Wilson, Director, Democratic Dialogue, Belfast, being a newsletter on developments on Democratic Dialogue and information on subscription and supporting the group.

Letter from Hermitage, National Directorate of Police Training, to Boyle, thanking him for making the opening address at the group's annual conference.

Letter from Carmichael, Honorary Director of Redress group, London, thanking Boyle for assessing their work as part of an annual review and enclosing a copy of latest Draft Redress for Torture Bill. Carmichael seeks further information on the case of Danish Government Vs. Turkish Government at the European Court of Human Rights. Boyle is a member of Legal Advisory Council for Redress.

Letter from Boyle to Keen, Administrator, British-Irish Association, thanking her for the invitation of the B.I.A. to the first post-Belfast Agreement conference. Boyle sets out in detail the points discussed by him and Tom Hadden on what implications the new British-Irish relationships might have for the BIA in terms of its future role. Boyle outlines the history and founding goal of the BIA. "It was modelled on the Anglo-German Conference, per David Astor.". . . "The BIA meetings inevitably became more political . . .", discusses the focus of the direction of influence of the BIA, governance and membership of the BIA and other such related issues. Manuscript annotation by Boyle is featured on reverse of last page.

Letter from Wadham, Director, Liberty, London, to Hampson and Boyle informing both that they have both been nominated for the Human Rights Awards 1998.

Letter from Boyle to Woolacott, the Guardian Newspaper, London, stating Boyle has read the documentation on Human Duties and Responsibilities. Attached is a draft document entitled "Valencia - Draft Declaration on Human Rights and Responsibilities". Further comment from Boyle is on the role this document and action plan can take. Boyle comments on the draft being "weaker" than international law under the U.N. Torture Convention which requires states to legislate for universal jurisdiction . . Boyle maintains "I am convinced it is a good idea." "Although it has yet to be written up . . the entire moral mission of the UN, human rights peace disarmament, self-determination for the colonies grew out of the efforts of the religions (Protestant, Catholic, Jews) during the inter-war years." "I am also concerned with the North-South divide of democracy, environment and development, as it is about human rights."