{W&P} ICC

[Claes Persson]

Hi   Maybe this could explain a little about what way USA is going? Claes §( :8-)     Message: 1    Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2002 19:38:31 -0600    From: "Paul Tifford" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: ICC [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear President: I am deeply concerned by reports that the United States is seeking United Nations Security Council resolutions to exempt U.N. peacekeepers from the jurisdiction of any international tribunal, including the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), as well as any national court other than their own.  Such actions undermine the integrity and future of international justice and the ability to enforce international standards of human rights. The Rome Statute of the ICC already contains ample safeguards that would protect any United States troops against politically motivated or frivolous prosecutions. These include an independent Prosecutor elected by the State parties.  The Prosecutor will need authorization from a panel of judges before starting an investigation.  The UN Security Council has the authority to defer any investigation.  The ICC will only act if national courts are unable or unwilling to take action. If the Security Council were, in effect, able to amend ICC jurisdiction simply by adopting a resolution, it would set a dangerous precedent allowing for future amendments of the Rome Statute and possibly other international treaties by means that circumvent the process and safeguards provided in each treaty.  Amending the Rome Statute is the sole right of the States parties to the treaty. I also oppose the proposed changes to the well-established jurisdiction of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, and any attempts to limit the jurisdiction of national courts over war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide committed by peacekeepers or anyone else.  I urge you to ensure that the United States does not lead the way in eroding international justice. Sincerely, ___________________________________________________________ Check out http://clik.to/sf for other lists to join. A93MR48T18 ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?b1dhdK.b1tdRU Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================