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The '''Arra Accords on Chemical and Biological Warfare''' is an arms control agreement which forms part of the legal framework of the [[Commonwealth of Peoples]]. While, in theory, it can also be signed by foreign states, none have yet done so. The Accords ban the production, stockpiling and use of chemical weapons and they ban the export of dual use materials to certain irresponsible states. The treaty also gives the [[Commonwealth International Court]] universal jurisdiction in trying certain war crimes if their perpetrators should legitimately fall into Commonwealth custody either by setting foot on Commonwealth soil or by being taken into custody by the armed forces of the Commonwealth in a properly authorized military action or by being taken into Commonwealth custody in an anti-piracy or anti-trafficking action in international waters or space. | The '''Arra Accords on Chemical and Biological Warfare''' is an arms control agreement which forms part of the legal framework of the [[Commonwealth of Peoples]]. While, in theory, it can also be signed by foreign states, none have yet done so. The Accords ban the production, stockpiling and use of chemical weapons and they ban the export of dual use materials to certain irresponsible states. The treaty also gives the [[Commonwealth International Court]] universal jurisdiction in trying certain war crimes if their perpetrators should legitimately fall into Commonwealth custody either by setting foot on Commonwealth soil or by being taken into custody by the armed forces of the Commonwealth in a properly authorized military action or by being taken into Commonwealth custody in an anti-piracy or anti-trafficking action in international waters or space. | ||
| − | The Accords are administered by the [[Commonwealth Secretariat for the Prevention and Prosecution of War Crimes]] with the assistance of the member states, the [[Commonwealth Secretariat for Collective Security]], the [[Commonwealth Defense Force]] and the [[Commonwealth | + | The Accords are administered by the [[Commonwealth Secretariat for the Prevention and Prosecution of War Crimes]] with the assistance of the member states, the [[Commonwealth Secretariat for Collective Security]], the [[Commonwealth Defense Force]] and the [[Commonwealth Defense Council]]. |
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Revision as of 12:27, 10 December 2006
The Arra Accords on Chemical and Biological Warfare is an arms control agreement which forms part of the legal framework of the Commonwealth of Peoples. While, in theory, it can also be signed by foreign states, none have yet done so. The Accords ban the production, stockpiling and use of chemical weapons and they ban the export of dual use materials to certain irresponsible states. The treaty also gives the Commonwealth International Court universal jurisdiction in trying certain war crimes if their perpetrators should legitimately fall into Commonwealth custody either by setting foot on Commonwealth soil or by being taken into custody by the armed forces of the Commonwealth in a properly authorized military action or by being taken into Commonwealth custody in an anti-piracy or anti-trafficking action in international waters or space.
The Accords are administered by the Commonwealth Secretariat for the Prevention and Prosecution of War Crimes with the assistance of the member states, the Commonwealth Secretariat for Collective Security, the Commonwealth Defense Force and the Commonwealth Defense Council.
