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