Protection of Dolphins Act

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The United Nations,


RECONGNIZING that dolphins are extremely intelligent, man-loving and friendly mammals, that symbolize to millions around the world the spirit of freedom, happiness and togetherness,


ALARMED by the killing of dolphins around the world, whether intentional of accidental,


OBSERVING that the prevention of dolphin killings will not in any way hurt any of the states' economies,


RECALLING UN resolution #70 (Banning Whaling), and acknowledging that it accidentally omitted dolphins,


1. Condemns in the strongest terms the intentional killing of dolphins around the world.


2. Declares that the hunting or intentional killing of dolphins in extra-territorial waters is a crime according to the International Law, unless when done in circumstances where it is absolutely necessary for the saving of human lives or the prevention of an ecological disaster.


3. Urges all states to legislate a provision similar to that of article #2 above.


4. Calls upon all its members to find ways to minimize the accidental killing of dolphins in the fishing business.


5. Calls upon all states to prevent dolphin abuse, in any way that they see fit, provided that no dolphin shall ever be preferred over human lives.


Votes For: 11,333
Votes Against: 5,726
Implemented: Fri Jun 10 2005
Repealed: Sun Oct 30 2005

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