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Miranda Rivero

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2018-12-11
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2018-12-11
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  1. “We take note of the progress reported regarding the recommendations by the Office of Internal Oversight Services on the Mechanism's functions and work from 2016 to 2017, and we encourage its various bodies to continue implementing them in full. Lastly, we encourage the Mechanism to continue to develop its jurisdictional activities with determination, while making effective and efficient use of the resources allocated to it, keeping its temporary status in mind and taking the necessary steps to implement appropriate measures for the short and medium term.”

    2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source

  2. “Early releases and the problems that result from such decisions are issues that urgently demand our attention, since there are gaps in the criteria that must be considered in their application. In that regard, we call on the Mechanism to take the necessary measures through its various bodies to resolve that issue and ensure that the legacy and work of the Tribunals for Rwanda and Yugoslavia are not undermined or nullified by the release of individuals who either deny or refuse responsibility for crimes against humanity. Similarly, reducing and commuting sentences runs counter to their very purpose, which is rehabilitating and reintegrating perpetrators.”

    2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source

  3. “In that regard, we should keep in mind that States' cooperation is crucial to preventing impunity from undermining the work of the Mechanism and the international community in general. We therefore urge States to support the Prosecutor's efforts by collaborating and cooperating as much as possible. We also believe that it is important to reiterate that criminal responsibility lies with the individual and that no community or nation is responsible for acts committed by private individuals. In line with the spirit ofjustice that the Mechanism pursues and with the importance of ensuring accountability and reparation for victims, such people must always answer for their acts.”

    2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source

  4. “We also want to emphasize the Mechanism's capacity to perform simultaneous functions in cases transferred to it from the two Tribunals, and we urge it to continue to harmonize and integrate its work while ensuring that the differences in working cultures between the offices in Arusha and The Hague do not affect it. We also note the issues related to the Mechanism's use ofits allocated resources and urge that they be used effectively in order to enhance and maximize the Mechanism's work. Despite the progress that has been made, we are concerned about the number of fugitives who have yet to be tried before the Tribunal despite the Prosecutor's continuing coordination efforts and requests for assistance.”

    2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source

  5. “We also emphasize and acknowledge the work they are doing to promote and preserve collective memory, as has been done in Sarajevo, where the first public information centre has been inaugurated, continuing and building on the initiative of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. We have taken note of the progress in the Mechanism's jurisdictional activities during the reporting period, as well as its conduct of appeal hearings and sentencing review proceedings. In that regard, we would like to highlight the holding of remote hearings as an innovative and effective initiative that should continue to be enhanced so as to ensure the greatest possible interaction among judges and address the risks that might arise in connection with securing data and confidential information in such cases.”

    2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source

  6. “Accordingly, it must implement its mandate established pursuant to resolution 1966 (2010) and the provisions of resolution 2422 (2018) as effectively as possible, not only while continuing to uphold the jurisdiction, rights and obligations of both Tribunals, but also while taking on the important role of strengthening and supporting the work of national jurisdictions, in keeping with its establishment as a small, temporary and effective structure whose functions and size are to be reduced over time. In that regard, we want to highlight the assistance and cooperation provided by the Mechanism and the Office ofthe Prosecutor to nationaljurisdictions to strengthen and develop their capacities.”

    2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source

  7. “The work done by the International Criminal Tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia over the past 24 years has made a significant contribution to the fight against impunity and played a leading role in the pursuit ofjustice. In that regard, given the closure of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia in December 2017, the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals has the major responsibility of concluding the remaining trials transferred to its jurisdiction in a timely and effective manner.”

    2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source

  8. “Mr. Miranda Rivero (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the briefings by Judge Theodor Meron, President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, and Mr. Serge Brammertz, Prosecutor of the Mechanism, and would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our full support for their work in carrying out their mandates. My delegation expresses its appreciation to Judge Meron for his work during his mandate. We also underscore our gratitude for the delegation of Peru's active and diligent work in chairing the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals, and we thank the Office of Legal Affairs for providing its assistance and cooperation for the Group's meetings.”

    2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source