Post by Markanite on Sept 11, 2017 13:58:50 GMT -5
This is a draft resolution from Peninsula Diplomats who is an ambassador to our region!
www.nationstates.net/nation=peninsularian_diplomats
They have asked for opinions on this draft proposal!
Inhumane Arms Act
Category: Global Disarmament
Strength: Significant
The World Assembly,
Concerned that some weapons are designed to cause permanent damage or a slow, painful death,
Convinced that the use of such weapons is unnecessary cruelty and has no place in a civilized society,
Worried that such weapons may be used not only by criminals but sometimes even the armed forces as weapons of terror,
Hereby,
1. Defines, for the purposes of this resolution, a “victim” as a living being that:
a) possesses basic forms of nervous systems and/or can feel pain and/or other impulses and
b) possesses the ability to distinguish specimen of his own kind from other species and
c) possesses the ability to overcome not only minor problems by thought rather than brute force and
d) possesses the ability to form lasting social structures or societies with more than 20 participants and
e) possesses the ability to communicate on a level higher than only emotional signals or intimidation through brute force,
f) or has the potential of gaining these attributes within its life span.
and an "inhumane weapon" as a weapon or weapon system that has been designed with the specific aim to
a.not to kill the victim, but instead to inflict permanent physical damage,
b.not to kill the victim quickly, but rather to cause a painful death over a long period of time,
2. Requires member nations to search for and seize all inhumane weapons within their borders to be destroyed,
3. Bans possession of inhumane weapons in all member nations, with the exception of state-appointed officials while they seize, transport, store or destroy the inhumane weapons,
4. Bans production of inhumane weapons in all member nations.
5. Additionally bans the use of inhumane weapons by government officials, law enforcement officers, members of the armed forces as well as all civilians of member nations,
6. Forbids selling or trading inhumane weapons to non-member nations instead of destroying them,
7. Mandates that member nations criminalize all actions violating any of the clauses in this resolution, and prosecute the violators accordingly.
Thank you in advance!
www.nationstates.net/nation=peninsularian_diplomats
They have asked for opinions on this draft proposal!
Inhumane Arms Act
Category: Global Disarmament
Strength: Significant
The World Assembly,
Concerned that some weapons are designed to cause permanent damage or a slow, painful death,
Convinced that the use of such weapons is unnecessary cruelty and has no place in a civilized society,
Worried that such weapons may be used not only by criminals but sometimes even the armed forces as weapons of terror,
Hereby,
1. Defines, for the purposes of this resolution, a “victim” as a living being that:
a) possesses basic forms of nervous systems and/or can feel pain and/or other impulses and
b) possesses the ability to distinguish specimen of his own kind from other species and
c) possesses the ability to overcome not only minor problems by thought rather than brute force and
d) possesses the ability to form lasting social structures or societies with more than 20 participants and
e) possesses the ability to communicate on a level higher than only emotional signals or intimidation through brute force,
f) or has the potential of gaining these attributes within its life span.
and an "inhumane weapon" as a weapon or weapon system that has been designed with the specific aim to
a.not to kill the victim, but instead to inflict permanent physical damage,
b.not to kill the victim quickly, but rather to cause a painful death over a long period of time,
2. Requires member nations to search for and seize all inhumane weapons within their borders to be destroyed,
3. Bans possession of inhumane weapons in all member nations, with the exception of state-appointed officials while they seize, transport, store or destroy the inhumane weapons,
4. Bans production of inhumane weapons in all member nations.
5. Additionally bans the use of inhumane weapons by government officials, law enforcement officers, members of the armed forces as well as all civilians of member nations,
6. Forbids selling or trading inhumane weapons to non-member nations instead of destroying them,
7. Mandates that member nations criminalize all actions violating any of the clauses in this resolution, and prosecute the violators accordingly.
Thank you in advance!