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  1. “In that regard, Germany takes note of the relevant report of the Secretary-General (A/73/253) that outlines the policy prohibiting international accountability mechanisms from sharing evidence for use in the context of criminal proceedings in which the death penalty could be imposed or carried out. Finally, we call on the Iraqi Government to strengthen the rule of law in judicial proceedings against possible ISIL perpetrators. Such proceedings must allow for fair and impartial procedures and effective and timely judicial review, including access to legal assistance. The Security Council can count on Germany's support for UNITAD and for the fight against impunity.”

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  2. “Cooperation with UNITAD holds significant potential to strengthen the rule of law within the Iraqi judicial system. In that regard, I would like to highlight three points. First, we welcome the steps taken towards agreements between the Investigative Team and the Iraqi national authorities in order to facilitate the transmission of relevant evidentiary material to the Team. Secondly, we also deem it important that Iraq incorporate provisions on international crimes in its national criminal law. Thirdly, evidence gathered by the Investigative Team must be used only in prosecutions that comply with international legal standards, which disqualifies the use of such evidence if capital punishment cannot be excluded.”

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  3. “As the Special Adviser mentioned initially, we have dispatched experienced personnel to the Investigative Team, and we are looking into identifying further areas of support. Let me also add a few words on the cooperation between UNITAD and Iraq. We welcome the commitment of the Iraqi Government to pursue justice and accountability. Justice served with due process and in accordance with international standards is indispensable for national reconciliation and a peaceful and stable future, as outlined by my South African colleague. The terms of reference worked out with the Special Adviser and the establishment of the Iraqi Steering Committee allow for effective cooperation. It is clear - and the Special Adviser emphasized this point at the beginning - that independence and impartiality are essential for the Team's credibility going forward.”

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  4. “ISIL's heinous crimes and the suffering it has caused do not stop at the Iraqi border. We therefore further encourage the Special Adviser to look for additional forms of transnational cooperation in the investigations. The victims and survivors of ISIL's crimes must have access to justice everywhere, which is why Germany welcomes the exchange of information and possible support for the prosecution of ISIL crimes in other national jurisdictions through mutual legal assistance. In that regard, Germany thanks the Special Adviser for the exchanges he has had with the German authorities on possible ways of cooperation with regard to the Team's ongoing investigations. Like others, Germany actively supports the work of UNITAD.”

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  5. “Such a survivor- centred approach is, of course, needed in addressing other crimes as well. Like other Council members, we therefore commend the Special Adviser and his team for paying specific attention to maintaining close relations with survivors, local communities, religious leaders and the Iraqi authorities. We also welcome the strong working relationship of UNITAD with international and regional organizations and civil society. In that regard, I would like to especially mention the collaboration that UNITAD has developed with the International Commission on Missing Persons and the Commission for International Justice and Accountability. Those organizations have been on the ground since the very beginning and have conducted extremely important work.”

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  6. “UNITAD and UNAMI, in our View, share some key similar objectives: the promotion of accountability, the protection of human rights and the strengthening of the rule of law in Iraq. Germany commends the Special Adviser and his team for the comprehensive approach that they are taking to their mandate and investigations. The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and its accomplices have assaulted many different groups and individuals, and it is crucial that the Victims and survivors of all origins receive equal access to justice. In April, under the German presidency, the Council adopted resolution 2467 (2019), which, for the first time, enshrined within the Council's documents a survivor- centred approach to preventing and responding to conflict-related sexual Violence.”

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  7. “I thank the Special Adviser and his team for their tireless efforts. Germany fully supports the work of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD) and commends the important progress that has been made and outlined by the Special Adviser today. By unanimously adopting resolution 2379 (2017), the Security Council affirmed the importance of ensuring accountability in the post-conflict setting of Iraq, but, more broadly, it also shed light on the wider global need for accountability for criminal acts, whether they are committed by States or non-State actors. We also welcome the support provided by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) to the work of UNITAD, in accordance with resolution 2470 (2019).”

    2019-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8573 (2019) · source