[DRAFT] Repeal Resolution #198 “Preventing Multiple Trials”
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2020 1:36 pm
General Assembly Resolution #198 “Preventing Multiple Trials” (Category: Civil Rights; Strength: Significant) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.
The World Assembly,
Recognizing the General Assembly’s efforts and expertise in the writing of the resolution, as well as the undoubtedly good intentions behind it;
Applauding its utmost importance as a milestone in the advancement of the world’s civil rights;
Concerned, however, by the resolution’s blatant flaws that allow for its undiscriminated exploitation, including but not limited to:
Further worried by the proposal’s lack of acknowledgment for the equally probable cases in which the single trial may be unfair, posing another threat to the civil rights of defendants;
Believing that the resolution ultimately hinders the pursuit of justice and helps criminal parties get away with ease, as well as increasing the risk of unfairly convicted innocents;
Desiring a better resolution to support the civil rights of defendants, while also allowing for the proper prosecution of potentially guilty parties;
Hereby repeals and strikes “Preventing Multiple Trials”.
Link: https://www.nationstates.net/page=WA_pa ... /council=1
The World Assembly,
Recognizing the General Assembly’s efforts and expertise in the writing of the resolution, as well as the undoubtedly good intentions behind it;
Applauding its utmost importance as a milestone in the advancement of the world’s civil rights;
Concerned, however, by the resolution’s blatant flaws that allow for its undiscriminated exploitation, including but not limited to:
- 1. The added difficulty in retrying a defendant upon the discovery of new evidence and/or testimony;
2. The vagueness of clause 3(a), allowing nations and/or judicial systems to push for loose regulations with the specific intent of protecting criminals for reasons such as corruption;
3. The restrictive nature of clause 6, hindering the filing of legitimate complaints which may result in individuals not being able to speak out about offences, thereby not giving victims a voice;
Further worried by the proposal’s lack of acknowledgment for the equally probable cases in which the single trial may be unfair, posing another threat to the civil rights of defendants;
Believing that the resolution ultimately hinders the pursuit of justice and helps criminal parties get away with ease, as well as increasing the risk of unfairly convicted innocents;
Desiring a better resolution to support the civil rights of defendants, while also allowing for the proper prosecution of potentially guilty parties;
Hereby repeals and strikes “Preventing Multiple Trials”.
Link: https://www.nationstates.net/page=WA_pa ... /council=1