The Eon Convention on Genocide

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#83: The Eon Convention on Genocide

Category: Human Rights
Proposed By: Tilenca
Strength: Strong
Status: Passed
Adopted: Tue Dec 7 2004
Votes For: 15,001
Votes Against: 3,139

The Eon Convention on Genocide was the first United Nations resolution to deal with the topic of genocide, and due to the fact that it created a UN committee that would be responsible to investigate suspected cases of genocide this was one of the first resolutions to undergo an extensive debates as a proposal. The responsibilities of committee, the Pretenama Panel (which translates into the "Hopeful Peace" Panel in TilEncian)[1], was late expanded by the Humanitarian Intervention resolution.

Resolution history

Draft proposal

After considerable debate and revisions, the final draft proposal reached a quorum of UN Delegate endorsements on Dec. 2, 2004 and reached the resolution queue.

UN floor debate

Resolution text

UNITED NATIONS RESOLUTION #83
The Eon Convention on Genocide
A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.
Category: Human Rights Strength: Strong Proposed By: Tilenca

Description:
The UN does hereby state that :-

The genocide is a heinous crime, and should be treated as a crime against all people.
It is a crime that exceeds the jurisdiction of any one nation.
Those who commit genocide should be brought to justice by the international community.


Article 1:Definition And Limits

§1. Genocide is defined as the systematic and deliberate extermination of a society, or part of a society, based on arbitrary criteria (such as skin colour, genetic conditions or religion). Those covered by this resolution are those protected by The UBR.
§2. Extermination includes, but is not limited to:- murder, torture, enslavement, rape, forced pregnancy and familial separation.
§3. Genocide is committed or instigated by the state, or by groups acting on behalf of the state. Should there be a claim for a private group being responsible for genocide, this can also be brought before TPP (to be described later) to confirm the validity of the claim.
§4. Genocide has no statute of limitations.
§5. If Genocide is used in self-defence, it is still considered genocide, and will be brought to TPP to confirm the validity of the action.


Article 2:The Pretenama Panel (TPP)

§1. TPP is a body that can be instituted by the UN when it requires it. It is not a standing panel, but one that is created when the UN requires its services. More than one TPP can be operational at the same time.
§2. TPP is made up of representatives from fifteen UN member nations. These representatives must be diplomats, or lawyers. Each nation can supply only two members to TPP. No nation can serve on more than one TPP at the same time. The members of TPP can be challenged by those accused as well as the accusers, as the independence of TPP is paramount.
§3. TPP is granted all the powers it requires to investigate Genocide and try people for the crime. It will have the powers to demand the extradition of suspects, witnesses and other people connected with the crime they are investigating. If the extradition is challenged TPP must show proof of the requirement. This power can only extend to the extradition from UN member nations.
§4. TPP will meet in a location decided by its members. The nation hosting TPP will be required to provide adequate security.


Article 3:Investigation and Intervention

§1. Member Nations are required to submit to an investigation ordered by TPP instituted by an accusation of Genocide. If no evidence is found, TPP is disbanded. If evidence is found, TPP can take in to custody those suspected to be responsible.
§2. Nations may not invade other nations based on this convention.


Article 4:Legal Proceedings

§1. TPP will be the legal authority that brings those accused of genocide to justice. It will act in accordance with UN Resolutions.
§2. TPP will sentence those convicted, within current UN resolutions. TPP can not sentence people to death.
§3. Those acquitted are free to go, and may not be tried for the crime by national states. However a person acquitted of Genocide can be retried by TPP should new evidence come to light.
§4. TPP will choose where the sentence should be served, on the condition that the prisoner(s) will be held in accordance with The Wolfish Convention.
§5. Once a prisoner has discharged their sentence, they will be free to go. However, in the interests of international security, the said prisoner will be forbidden from holding public office in any UN Member Nation from then on.
Votes For: 15,001
Votes Against: 3,139
Implemented: Tue Dec 7 2004

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