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De Laiglesia

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2010-12-17
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  1. “Notwithstanding the fact that such a resolution could address a wide range of the many necessary elements of an approach to piracy, in Spain's opinion it should focus on the legal aspects and contain at least the following three main elements: an encouragement of the strengthened collection and production of evidence; a guarantee of treatment in accordance with international humanitarian law for those detained, prosecuted and found guilty for crimes of piracy; and a decision to urgently establish Somali courts to hear piracy cases in Somaliland, Puntland and in any of the neighbouring countries. Such courts could be also open to staff from third countries.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source

  2. “Legal initiatives should be aimed against not only the actual perpetrators, but also those who plan, lead and make a profit from those activities. This will require improving the collection and production of evidence, as well as the further involvement of all the countries taking part in this endeavour. The aforementioned measures - in particular, those of a jurisdictional nature - would be better implemented through the adoption of a new Security Council resolution as soon as possible.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source

  3. “Although the causes of piracy are numerous and complex - and we all agree that they should be addressed in a holistic manner - we deem it essential and urgent to resolve this paradox by strengthening the legal, jurisdictional and correctional spheres as measures necessary to cut down on impunity. The report by Mr. Lang, the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Legal Issues related to Piracy off the Coast of Somalia (S/2011/30, annex), provides us with valuable proposals that deserve to be revisited. We agree with the assessment that it is essential to develop and strengthen the institutional capacities of the countries of the region in the legal, jurisdictional and correctional spheres if we wish to reverse the trend that favours the spread and continuation of acts of piracy.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source

  4. “My country is participating with two vessels - a frigate and a patrol boat - and two aircraft - a helicopter and a maritime patrol aircraft - in the European Union's Operation Atalanta, which is currently under Spanish command. It supports the Ocean Shield Operation of the Atlantic Alliance and has offered to continue collaborating in escorting ships of the World Food Programme heading for Somalia. Spain also leads the European Union Somalia Training Mission, which provides training to Somali security forces in Uganda, in which 38 troops are stationed. However, the commendable work of the naval forces in the prevention and prosecution of acts of piracy contrasts with a degree of impunity enjoyed by those arrested for acts of piracy that seriously undermines the effectiveness of the international efforts.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source

  5. “In this context, and in view of the end of the transitional period in August, we believe it to be a matter of urgency that the authorities of the Transitional Federal Government make progress in the drafting of a new constitution that obtains broad consensus. They must promote an inclusive political dialogue that makes it possible to address the root causes of conflict. They need to focus on security sector reform with the support of the international community, and they must work actively to improve the living conditions of the population. Spain shares the international community's concern about the escalation of piracy in the Indian Ocean waters. Spain's commitment to the fight against piracy is unequivocal.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source

  6. “Spain fully aligns itself with the European Union statement made this afternoon and would like to share, in our national capacity, the following thoughts. In our opinion, this debate is appropriately focused on responding to the complex challenges currently facing Somalia. Spain is strongly committed to Somalia. We are contributing €6 million to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). In 2010, we were the first humanitarian donor in the country, and during the meeting of the International Contact Group on Somalia held in Madrid last September we committed €3 million in direct budgetary support to the Transitional Federal Government, 2 million of which have already been disbursed.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source

  7. “Mr. De Laiglesia (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to start by thanking China, as President of the Security Council for this month, for having organized this open debate on a comprehensive strategy for achieving peace and security in Somalia and for the concept note (S/2011/114, annex) prepared to guide our debate. I also wish to thank the Secretary- General for his presentation and welcome the statements by the Prime Minister of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia and the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia. I would also like to join others in paying tribute to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, Mr. Mahiga, for his work.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source

  8. “We must end the impunity of perpetrators and provide appropriate compensation to victims, ensuring that they become agents of change and peace. The international community can count on the cooperation of my Government in that undertaking.”

    2010-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453Resumption1 (2010) · source

  9. “First, in cooperation with the Government of the Netherlands, we have launched a joint civilian-military training exercise on gender-based violence and the protection of civilians, as mentioned yesterday by the Permanent Representative of the Netherlands in his statement. Secondly, Spanish cooperation funds activities promoted by civil society to combat sexual violence in situations of conflict in Colombia, Peru, Ecuador and Brazil. Finally, in June, the Spanish criminal code was amended to include a specific penalty for those violating the sexual freedom of a protected person in the context of armed conflict. The international community must continue to combat sexual violence in conflict at the national, regional and global levels.”

    2010-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453Resumption1 (2010) · source

  10. “My Government also supports the Special Representative's agenda of priorities and considers it very important to continue training peace contingents to combat sexual violence and to consolidate the institutional structure set out in the resolutions, ensuring that they have the necessary financing. My Government is completing the second review of our national action plan on women and peace and security, bringing it into line with the provisions of recent Security Council resolutions and broadening its provisions on sexual violence in conflict. In that regard, I am pleased to report three actions that we have recently undertaken.”

    2010-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453Resumption1 (2010) · source

  11. “However, as became obvious at the thematic debate held by the Security Council (see S/PV.6411) on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), a body of standards will not be enough if measures are not applied and implemented. The new resolution should lead the United Nations as a whole to combat sexual violence in situations of conflict even more decisively, ensuring the perfect coordination of the activities of the various bodies and relevant entities, including, of course, the new entity UN Women. My delegation supports the recommendations contained in the report of the Secretary-General, and co-sponsored the resolution submitted to the Council.”

    2010-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453Resumption1 (2010) · source

  12. “However, we cannot forget that it is a crime of war, a crime against humanity and a flagrant breach of human rights. The situation is exacerbated by the intolerable impunity that many perpetrators of those crimes enjoy, which allows the problem to be perpetuated over time and prevents it from being fought effectively. Combating that impunity should indeed be our main priority and tried in the appropriate forums, including the International Criminal Court. The body of standards established by resolutions 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009) and 1889 (2009), as well as 1960 (2010), adopted yesterday by the Council, is the main tool for combating sexual violence in conflict. The institutional structure being set up, and led by Special Representative Ms. Margot Wallstrom, is also essential.”

    2010-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453Resumption1 (2010) · source

  13. “Mr. De Laiglesia (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): Spain aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of the European Union. As this is the first time that I address the Security Council as the new Permanent Representative of Spain, I would like first to express my gratitude for the opportunity to take part in this debate. Sexual violence in situations of conflict, like gender-based violence in the home, has remained in the private sphere for far too long. In his report (S/2010/604) on the implementation of resolutions 1820 (2008) and 1888 (2009), the Secretary-General affirms that sexual violence used as a weapon of war can become a way of life that continues once the conflict has ended. All too often, such violence is invisible and thereby protected because it is considered a private aspect of interpersonal relationships.”

    2010-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453Resumption1 (2010) · source